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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a bowl on a decorative stand. The bowl has a wide, shallow body with a flared rim and a flat bottom. The bowl's body features a decorative band around its middle with geometric patterns and figures. The bowl's rim is decorated with a band of geometric patterns. The stand is ornate, featuring twisted vines and leaves. The stand has a rounded base with three main supports that resemble tree roots, and it is decorated with flowers and leaves. The background of the image is plain and light gray. The title of the image is "Cup" by the artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Rhinoceros horn
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
595 × 624 px
Museum record:
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