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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
Museum record:
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