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Cup and Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white ceramic cup with a handle on the right side. The cup is wide and rounded with a small base. The handle is rounded and attached to the right side. The rim of the cup is thin. The cup has a floral pattern consisting of small, dark flowers and leaves. The cup has a small chip on the bottom edge of the handle. The rim of the cup is chipped in several places. The cup sits on a flat surface and casts a shadow to the right. The background is white. The cup and saucer is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1780
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
French, possibly
Dimensions
594 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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