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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark red ceramic cup. The cup is positioned centrally in the image. The cup has a glossy finish and a rounded body that curves inward at the top to form the rim. The cup has a short, thick base and a single handle on the right side. The handle is rounded and attached to the body of the cup. The background is gray, with a darker shade at the top and a lighter shade at the bottom. The cup casts a shadow on the surface below it. The cup is titled 'Cup' by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1850
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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