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Coffee Cup and Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a coffee cup and saucer. The saucer is on the left; it is round and flat with an upturned edge. The saucer has a design and pattern around the edge and four oval shaped designs on the surface. Inside the four ovals is a floral design. The center has a round circle and a capital "P" in the middle. The coffee cup on the right features the same design with floral elements. The cup is positioned on the right; it has one handle on the side. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1860–66
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
599 × 431 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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