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Stem Cup (Bei)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored metal stem cup with a wide mouth and flared rim. The body of the cup is cylindrical and made of dark metal, possibly bronze or copper, with visible signs of aging and wear. The stem is attached to a circular base and features a decorative, elongated, oval shape with rows of small circular indentations. The stem cup sits on a plain white surface with a light gray background and a subtle shadow to the right. The Stem Cup is by Bei.

Artwork details

Date:
2400–1900 BCE
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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