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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features two white porcelain pieces with blue trim and illustrations. The larger piece is a plate with a wide rim, tilted slightly to the left. The plate's center depicts two women and an eagle on top of a shield with a sunburst design. A blue line with dashes encircles the center image. Small floral designs are scattered around the plate. To the right of the plate is a cup with a handle. The cup has a blue trim along the top edge and features an illustration of a woman. A blue line with a wavy edge tops the cup. The background is a gray surface with shadows cast by the plate and cup.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–1805
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
599 × 408 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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