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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black vase with wide body narrowing at top and bottom. The vase has a narrow opening at the top. The body of the vase is bulbous, curving inwards towards the bottom. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The surface of the vase is shiny and smooth. The vase is photographed against a light background. A ruler is visible at the bottom of the image, partially obscured by a label that reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART". The title of the work is "Bottle" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay covered with colored glazes
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
515 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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