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Guri lacquer cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Guri lacquer cup by artist is a small, rounded cup with a wide mouth and a flat rim. The exterior is covered in a reddish-brown lacquer with carved swirling patterns. The patterns are raised and have a glossy finish. The interior of the cup has a lighter color and appears to have some discoloration or wear. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray, with a shadow cast by the cup on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
1271–1368
Medium
Carved black lacquer with red layers (tixi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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