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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a teacup and saucer. The saucer is on the left and the teacup is on the right. The saucer is round, white, and has a gold rim with blue stars and pink and blue flowers. The center of the saucer depicts a group of men in black suits gathered around a table. There is an eagle above them and an American flag hanging from it. The teacup is white with a handle on the right side. It has the same design as the saucer but smaller. The teacup and saucer both feature a scene with men in black suits. The background of the image is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1825–50
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
599 × 467 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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