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Apothecary bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with narrow neck and wide body. The vase has blue, red, green, and orange floral designs. A bird perches on a branch on the lower right side. The background is gray. The vase appears to be an apothecary bottle by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
second half of the 17th century
Medium:
Underglaze blue with overglaze enamels (Arita ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
410 × 624 px
Museum record:
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