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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a cup. The cup is wide and short with a slightly flared opening. There are three women depicted wearing kimonos, standing in front of a fence. The woman in the center wears an elaborate kimono with a patterned obi; she holds her hands to her chest. The other two women are on either side. The base has a circular design and a small printed number.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
White porcelain decorated with red and gold (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 622 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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