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Square Cup with Handle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two square cups with handles. The cups are white with a black design around the top edge. They have a flat top and slightly sloping sides. The handles are shaped like animal heads and are on either side of the cups. The cups have a design on the front and back, featuring people in traditional clothing. The design on one cup shows a person sitting and another person on the ground with trees. The design on the other cup shows people sitting and standing with a tree. The cups have a small foot at each corner. The background is light gray. The cups are by the artist "Square Cup with Handle".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Painted enamel
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 214 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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