Bottle

The image shows a black and white photograph of a square bottle. The bottle is made of dark gray material, possibly ceramic or stone. The bottle features a short neck with a small opening at the top. The body of the bottle is square with straight sides. The surface of the bottle is decorated with raised designs. One side shows leaves and stems, while the adjacent side shows flowers and stems. The top of the bottle has a raised pattern. The background of the image is light gray. The bottle casts a faint shadow on the surface below.

Artwork details

Date:: early 19th century
Medium:: Stoneware decorated in the paste and covered with a light glaze through which paste appears (Maiko ware)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 418 × 625 px
Museum record:: View original