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Kundika (Long-Necked Bottle)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic vessel, Kundika (Long-Necked Bottle), with black designs. The vessel has a bulbous body with a narrow neck and a small protruding spout on the side. The body features a design of plants and flowers in black. A lid with a small finial sits on top of the neck. The neck has a design of a flower and leaves in black. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with overglaze enamels and gold (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
481 × 625 px
Museum record:
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