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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a tall, narrow vase with a wide body and narrow neck. The vase features a white base color with a crackle pattern and dark-colored designs. A bird in flight and a flower are visible on the body. A band of triangular shapes encircles the bottom. The vase by artist Bottle.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Pottery decorated with blue under the glaze, crackle (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
358 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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