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Custard Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cup with handle on right side. Cup has rounded body, slightly narrower at top. Handle attached to right side. Two gold-colored decorative borders, one near rim and one near base. Floral design on right side featuring red rose with green leaves. Left side features colorful heraldic design with a shield containing three stars on black background surrounded by gold filigree and topped with crown. A figure in flowing dress on right side of shield. Cup against dark gray background. Title: Custard Cup. Artist not specified but likely English.

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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