Bottle with Bulbous Neck
Unknown Artist
ca. 14th century
Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture
Thailand
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Jean and Peter Marks, 1986
Accession Number
1986.505.2
Art Historical Context
This elegant *Bottle with Bulb Neck*, crafted in terracotta around the 14th century Thailand, exemplifies the refined ceramic traditions of Southeast Asia. Standing just 6 5/8 inches (16.8 cm) tall, its compact form features a distinctive swollen neck that flares gracefully, suggesting both functionality for storing or pouring liquids and aesthetic appeal. As an unglazed earthenware vessel from Asian Art collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art—generously gifted by Jean and Peter Marks in 1986—it reflects the everyday artistry of Thai potters during a vibrant period of cultural exchange. ...