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Cup with grapes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown, wide-mouthed cup with a flared rim and a base that tapers inward. The exterior surface features intricate carvings of grapevines, leaves, and clusters of grapes. The carvings are raised and detailed, with visible texture. The cup sits on a light gray surface with a gradient background transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right of the cup. Title: "Cup with grapes". Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Rhinoceros horn
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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