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Cup with lions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a ceramic cup titled "Cup with lions" by an unknown artist. The cup is wide and short with a flared rim. The body is decorated with a design featuring lions and other motifs. The main design element is a large lion with its wings outstretched. The cup has a wide mouth, a narrow base, and a rounded body. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 621 px
Museum record:
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