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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase "Bottle" by Isamu Noguchi is a rounded, bulbous ceramic object with a narrow opening at the top. The vase has a shiny surface that reflects light and appears to have a mix of dark and light gray tones. There are etched designs on the body of the vase depicting what seems to be a landscape or buildings. The etched designs are darker than the rest of the vase. The base of the vase is slightly wider than the opening at the top. The overall shape of the vase is asymmetrical, with slight bulges on either side. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1790
Medium
Pottery decorated in colors (Meppotani ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
325 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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