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Apothecary bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase has a white base color. The body of the vase is bulbous and rounded. The neck of the vase is long and narrow. The vase has a design that includes a mythical creature with a lion-like face and green hair. The creature appears to be running or jumping. The vase also features floral patterns, including flowers and leaves. The dominant color of the design is orange-red, with some green and blue accents. The background of the image is gray. The vase appears to be an apothecary bottle by artist Imari.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 17th century
Medium
Decorated in red and green enamels (Arita ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
399 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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