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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a pale greenish-white ceramic bottle by artist He Xiangu titled "Bottle". The bottle has a bulbous body that is wider at the bottom than at the top. The body is rounded and smooth. The neck of the bottle is long and narrow, with a small opening at the top. The bottle features an embossed design that appears as raised patterns on its surface. The design seems to include dragons or other creatures. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray surface that the bottle sits on. A shadow is cast by the bottle onto the surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
White porcelain with incised design (Arita ware, Ko Imari style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
497 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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