Gourd-Shaped Bottle

The Gourd-Shaped Bottle by artist He Bing. A white ceramic vase with a narrow neck and bulbous body. The vase has two distinct sections, a smaller top section and a larger bottom section. The top section is shaped like a bulb with a narrow neck. The bottom section is rounded and wider. Both sections are decorated with black designs depicting trees, people, and animals. The background of the image is dark gray. The vase appears to be sitting on a flat surface.

Artwork details

Date:: 18th century
Medium:: Porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 333 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original