Lotus-Shaped Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Lotus-Shaped Cup by Unknown Artist. The image shows a white, translucent cup with a handle on the right side. The cup has a flared mouth with wavy edge and is shaped like a lotus flower. The body of the cup features raised carvings resembling lotus leaves and flowers. The cup sits on a short, ornate black stand with a square base and four small feet. The stand has intricate carvings around its base and middle section. The background of the image is gray.