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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cup with a rounded body and short base. A black and gold design on the front features a crest with a shield, surrounded by ornate patterns and foliage. A cherub's head sits atop the crest. Below the crest, a banner with illegible text. A gold band encircles the top rim, with some chipped areas revealing the white ceramic underneath. The background is a plain gray and white gradient. "Cup" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1736–95
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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