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Wine bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wine bottle, titled "Wine bottle" by an unknown artist, depicts a square ceramic bottle with rounded corners and a flat top. The bottle features a small protrusion at the top center. The body of the bottle showcases a design comprising dark floral patterns on a light background. A decorative diamond-patterned border adorns the bottom edge. The overall shape is symmetrical, with a flat surface on each side. The image is presented in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1850
Medium
Faience with decoration in colored enamels (Satsuma ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
448 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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