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Flask-shaped bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Flask-shaped bottle by Leach, Bernard is a dark brown, bulbous vessel with a narrow neck and a small opening at the top. The body of the bottle is rounded and symmetrical. The base of the bottle is narrow and slightly uneven. The surface of the bottle appears to be made of ceramic or clay and has visible signs of wear and aging. The color of the bottle is predominantly dark brown with hints of lighter brown and black. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
late 15th–early 16th century
Medium:
Stoneware with iron-black glaze
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
599 × 622 px
Museum record:
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