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Cup with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black ceramic cup with cover by Wedgwood. The cup is shaped like a truncated cone with a wide mouth and a short cylindrical base. The cover is rounded on top with a short cylindrical neck that fits into the cup's mouth. Both pieces are made of a matte black ceramic material. The cover sits on top of the cup. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Tortoise shell
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 597 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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