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Wine Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cracked ceramic wine bottle by artist unknown titled "Wine Bottle". The bottle is light-colored with a darker top. It has a wide body that tapers to a narrow neck. The body of the bottle is covered in cracks and dark spots. A horizontal line encircles the middle of the bottle. The base of the bottle is small and flat. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay covered with white slip and a crackled transparent glaze; darker glaze around the neck (Agano ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
443 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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