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Stem Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of ceramic stem cup. The cup has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The body of the cup is divided into an upper and lower section by a decorative band. The upper section is bulbous and the lower section tapers down to the base. The cup features a design on the upper section consisting of a band with a row of triangular motifs below a curved line. The lower section features curved line designs. The cup appears to be made of dark-colored ceramic material with visible signs of aging or wear. The background is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1500–1250 BCE
Medium
Terracotta with buff slip and red oxide decoration
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
441 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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