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Winged Cup with Geometric Designs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown ceramic cup with two small wing-like protrusions on either side near the top. The cup has a geometric design in a lighter shade of brown. The design on the cup includes squares, dots and lines. The cup is oval shaped and has a wide mouth. The background is grey with a shadow cast by the cup.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd century BCE
Medium
Brown lacquer painted with red lacquer
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 523 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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