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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Four identical bowls with wide mouths and rounded bodies. Bowls have a flat base and a dark rim around the top edge. The exterior of each bowl features intricate designs and patterns, including what appears to be a human figure in a landscape scene. The designs are etched or engraved into the surface of the bowls, creating a textured contrast with the smooth surface. The background of the image is light gray, with a slightly darker gray surface that the bowls are sitting on. The image is in black and white. The title is "Cup" and the artist's name is not visually present but provided as context.

Artwork Details

Medium
Painted enamel
Culture
China
Dimensions
598 × 115 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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