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Cup Stand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cup stand, title "Cup Stand", by artist unidentified. The cup stand consists of a small bowl placed on a larger plate. The bowl and plate are made of metal, likely bronze or brass. The plate has a scalloped edge. The plate is round and flat, with a decorative pattern of gold and green. The bowl is round and short, with a decorative pattern of swirling shapes in green, red, and gold. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The cup stand sits on a small footed base.

Artwork details

Medium:
Cloisonné enamel on copper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 398 px
Museum record:
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