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
- Museum record:
- View original
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