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Lotus-Leaf Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Lotus-Leaf Cup by an unknown artist features a white jade vessel resembling a cup with a handle on the left side. The cup has a wavy rim and exhibits brown and darker brown veins throughout. A white tag hangs from the base via a white string. The base is made of dark wood or stone with carved decorations. The background displays a gray gradient.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite
Culture
China
Dimensions
475 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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