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Bottle vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black vase with a wide bulbous body, narrow neck, and small foot. The vase is shiny and reflective with a smooth glossy surface. The bulbous body is rounded and the widest part of the vessel. The neck of the vase is straight and narrow, with a slightly flared mouth. The base of the vase is small and circular. The background is a plain white surface with a slight shadow cast by the vase. The artist and title of this piece is "Bottle vase".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with mirror black glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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