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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a rounded square vessel with short cylindrical neck. The vessel has a shiny glaze and exhibits significant cracking. The piece is labeled "Bottle" and attributed to an unknown artist. A ruler is placed in front for scale. Background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with overglaze and underglaze (Mino ware, Oribe type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
510 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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