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Pilgrim Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pilgrim Bottle by Unknown Artist shows a large, gray, bulbous vase with a narrow opening at the top. The vase has two small handles on either side. The body of the vase is decorated with a symmetrical design featuring curved lines and swirls. The design consists of two mirrored patterns that meet in the middle, resembling leaves or petals. The vase sits on a small, square base. The background of the image is a plain grey color.

Artwork Details

Medium
Pottery
Culture
China
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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