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Cup with figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cup with a wavy rim. Black illustrations on the exterior. A man wearing a robe appears to be stepping into a boat while holding a pole. The boat has a patterned design. There are some flowers and leaves on the sides. A small writing on the base reads "75.2.622". The background is dark gray. The cup is titled "Cup with figures" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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