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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
Public Domain
Yes
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