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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a ceramic cup with a bird painted on it. The cup is wide and short with a flared mouth. The bird faces left and is dark colored. The background of the image is white. The cup has a small foot and the glaze is dark at the bottom and lighter at the top. The cup's body has a mottled appearance. The title of the image is "Cup" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1830
Medium
Earthenware, spatterware
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 487 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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