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Wine cup with two ducks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wine cup with two ducks is a silver-colored metal object with a rounded, shallow shape. The object has a dark patina with areas of tarnish visible. It features two rounded protrusions on one side, possibly handles. An oval-shaped design on the bottom depicts two ducks. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–9th century
Medium
Silver with gilding
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 412 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette