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Custard Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cup with a single handle on the right side. The cup is adorned with a crest on the left side, featuring a shield with three stars and a banner. The crest is surrounded by a decorative frame with gold, blue, red, and orange colors. A woman in a pink dress is positioned to the right of the crest. The cup has a gold border at the top and bottom. A floral design with red roses and green leaves is visible on the right side. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The artwork is "Custard Cup" by an unknown 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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