Artwork preview

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
Museum record:
View original
Palette