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Cup and saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cup and saucer. The cup is made of white material, possibly ceramic or porcelain. It is positioned on top of a matching saucer. The cup has a wide mouth and tapers down to a narrower base. A short stem connects the base of the cup to a circular plate with a ridged edge. The saucer is round with a slightly raised edge and three small feet at the bottom. The background of the image is dark gray, with a light source coming from the front left side, casting a shadow to the left of the cup and saucer. The overall appearance suggests that the image is a product photo or a museum artifact photograph. The cup and saucer appear to be titled "Cup and saucer".

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 483 px
Museum record:
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