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Miniature bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Miniature bottle by Unknown. A small ceramic vase with a bulbous body and short neck. The vase has a rough texture with bumps and irregularities on its surface. It features a predominantly white base color with large irregular black and white splotches. The base of the vase is slightly wider than the body and has a small foot. The top of the vase narrows to form a short neck with a small rounded opening. The overall shape of the vase is asymmetrical and organic.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–8th century
Medium:
Earthenware with three-color glaze (Sancai ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
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