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Covered cup with floral pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a covered cup, made of ceramic or porcelain material, with a floral pattern. The cup is bulbous with a narrow base and a wide body, sitting on a small circular foot. The lid is rounded and has a small finial on top. The floral pattern features various flowers and leaves etched into the surface, predominantly in a light and dark gray color scheme. The background of the image is a plain grey color. The artist of this piece is unknown, however, the title of the piece is "Covered cup with floral pattern".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market)
Culture
China
Dimensions
482 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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