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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a Cup by artist Kiyomizu. The cup is short with a flared mouth and a faceted body with eight sides. The cup has a dark body with light-colored designs. The designs on the outside include a floral pattern with leaves and flowers. The base of the cup has a decorative border. The inside of the cup has a patterned design on the bottom and a decorative border around the rim. The background of the image is light-colored, with the cup casting a slight shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Porcelain decorated in colors and gold
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 497 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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