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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
Public Domain
Yes
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