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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a ceramic vessel titled "Bottle" by an unknown artist. The vessel has a narrow neck and a body that consists of two connected bulbous sections. The top section is smaller and more rounded, while the bottom section is larger and more spherical. The vessel is covered in a light-colored glaze with darker speckles throughout. The glaze exhibits a cracked texture. A ruler is placed in front of the vessel for scale. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with a thick, transparent glaze over slip (Tanba ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
389 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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