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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a ceramic cup. The cup is wider at the top than at the base. A wide band of patterned decoration encircles the top third. Three circular cutouts are evenly spaced along the top band. A rounded rectangular panel on the body features a landscape scene with two people and a dog. The lower third of the body features a band of triangular shapes. The background of the image fades from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The cup is by artist "Davenport". The title of the cup is "Cup".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
White porcelain decorated with iron red and gold (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 581 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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