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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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