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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark brown cup with a wide mouth and a short base. The cup is made of metal, likely bronze or copper, and has a patina that is darker on the outside than on the inside. The inside of the cup has green spots. The base of the cup is decorated with a gold-colored metal ring featuring small bumps. The cup sits on a white surface, casting a shadow to the left. The background is a plain white wall. The title of the image is "Cup" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–early 9th century
Medium
Silver and gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
600 × 571 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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