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Wine cup with ear handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wine cup with ear handles by Unknown Artist shows a white ceramic cup. The cup has a wide body that tapers slightly towards the top. It has two ear-like handles on either side. The cup is predominantly white with some brown speckles on the exterior. A small section on one handle has red writing. The background of the image is a gradient from black at the top to light gray at the bottom. The cup casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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