Artwork preview

Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black vase with wide body and narrow neck, shiny surface. The vase titled "Bottle" by the artist. The body of the vase is bulbous and roughly teardrop shaped, wider at the bottom than at the top. The neck of the vase is narrow and flares out slightly at the top. The surface of the vase appears to be shiny and reflective. The image is in black and white. The background of the image is gray. A small ruler-like object is visible at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1700
Medium
Clay; glaze strongly marked with splashes (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
448 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette