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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gray, rounded bottle. The bottle has a bulbous body with a short neck and small circular opening covered by a rounded cap. The cap is shiny and domed on top. The bottle appears to be made of a smooth, matte material, possibly ceramic or metal. It is centered in the image and casts a faint shadow on the surface below it. The background of the image is plain and light gray. The title of the image is "Bottle" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay stained dark with lustrous glaze (Bizen ware, Imbe style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 576 px
Public Domain
Yes
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