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Pilgrim's Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Pilgrim's Cup by an unknown artist. The cup is made of a worn, light-colored material with dark spots and patches. It has a rough texture, with a large opening at one end and a small attachment at the other. A dark metal chain is attached to the small attachment. The chain extends to the right and ends with a clear bead with a dark design resembling a flower or other organic shape. The cup and chain sit on a light-colored surface. The background is a plain light color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Pottery covered with glaze; silver chain and glass netsuke (Kyoto ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 331 px
Museum record:
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