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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black bottle with a narrow neck and wide bulbous body. The bottle is made of dark material, likely ceramic or glass, with a glossy finish. The bottle's body is rounded and bulbous with a narrow neck that flares slightly at the top. The surface of the bottle appears to have some imperfections and markings. The background of the image is a plain light-colored surface, possibly a table or shelf, with a darker border at the top. A ruler or measuring device is partially visible at the bottom of the image. The title of the image is "Bottle" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1700
Medium:
Clay, metallic underglaze with thick, flecked overglaze, strongly iridescent (Seto ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
390 × 625 px
Museum record:
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