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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a white vase with floral painting titled "Bottle" by an unknown artist. The vase has a wide body with a narrow neck and a wide mouth. The vase is white with a black floral design around the top of the neck. The main body of the vase features a large black floral design that wraps around the side. The design includes a tree branch with leaves and flowers on the left side that curves to the bottom right side of the vase. The background of the image is dark gray. The vase sits on a light gray surface. The bottom of the vase has small black numbers.

Artwork Details

Date
1760
Medium
White porcelain decorated with polychrome enamels (Arita ware, Kakiemon type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
499 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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