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Cup with Painted Decoration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The cup is made of terracotta-colored ceramic material. The cup has a rounded body and a wide mouth. A handle protrudes from the left side. Dark brown painted decoration encircles the top. The decoration features a bird facing right, with a flower or sunburst motif to the right of the bird. A thin line and a thicker line with small dots encircle the cup below the main decoration. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 4th–5th century
Medium
Painted terracotta
Culture
Pakistan
Dimensions
599 × 438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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