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Long-Necked Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray vase with a wide base that tapers up to a narrow neck. The base of the vase is rounded and sits on a small circular foot. A decorative line pattern encircles the vase above the widest part. The neck of the vase is long and narrow with two small rings around it. The mouth of the vase is flared and rounded. The background is dark grey, with the vase casting a shadow to the right. The title is "Long-Necked Bottle" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Stoneware with natural ash glaze and incised decoration (Sue ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
551 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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