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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cup with a wide mouth and a short foot. A dark blue and gold wavy line encircles the top edge. Two women stand on either side of a shield; one woman wears a blue dress and holds a spear, the other wears a yellow dress and holds flowers. Above the shield, a spread-winged bird holds a red flower. The shield features a sunburst design. Gold text at the bottom of the cup reads "ENGLAND". A blue, gold and red crest is underneath. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1785–1805
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese
Dimensions:
480 × 624 px
Museum record:
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