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Pedestalled Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pedestalled Cup by unknown artist depicts a ceramic cup with a pedestal base. The cup is white with brown speckles and has a wide mouth and a narrow base. It has a long, narrow stem with seven holes of various sizes running vertically down the center. The cup's surface appears worn and weathered. The background of the image is a plain beige color.

Artwork details

Date:
2800–2400 BCE
Medium:
White earthenware
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
505 × 624 px
Museum record:
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