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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a dark gray vase. The vase has a narrow opening at the top and a wide, rounded body. The body is segmented into two distinct sections: a smaller, rounded top and a larger, bulbous bottom. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or clay and has a glossy finish. It is speckled with darker spots and has a drippy glaze effect on the lower portion. A small ruler or measuring device is partially visible along the bottom edge of the image, with the text "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM" printed on it. The background of the image is plain white. The title of the piece is "Bottle" by the artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay with glaze and splash (Kiyomizu ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
445 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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