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Bottle

17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bottle
  • Date: 17th century
  • Culture: German, possibly Saxony
  • Medium: Earthenware
  • Dimensions: Height: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Robert W. de Forest, 1920
  • Object Number: 20.62.10
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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