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Cup and Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White saucer with painted design. Wide rim with purple and pink floral motifs. Two orange rope pattern borders around a central design. Central design features a shield with three black stars on white and a white band on black. The shield is surrounded by orange filigree, a bird on top, and a floral arrangement including a woman on the right. A second orange rope pattern encircles the rim. A cup with matching design sits on the saucer.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–90
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
599 × 485 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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