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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige vase with rounded body and narrow neck. Vase has a wide mouth and short base. The body of the vase is bulbous, and the neck is long and slender. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or clay. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right of the vase. The artist of this piece is unknown but the title is "Bottle".

Artwork Details

Date
late 6th–7th century
Medium
Stoneware with clear glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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