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Custard Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cup with a handle on the right side. The cup is decorated with a colorful crest or coat of arms on the left side, featuring a shield with three stars, surrounded by an ornate border and foliage. A red rose with green leaves is visible on the right side. The cup has two gold-colored decorative bands, one near the top and one near the bottom. The background of the image is a gradient gray. The cup is titled "Custard Cup" and attributed to an unspecified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–90
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
599 × 462 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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