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Gourd-Shaped Sake Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gourd-Shaped Sake Bottle by artist unknown. A black and white image of a ceramic bottle. The bottle has a narrow neck and a bulbous body. The body of the bottle is rounded and resembles a gourd. The surface of the bottle appears to be textured. A small hole is on the right side near the bottom. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay with congealed glaze over a thin glaze (Shidoro ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
391 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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