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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black cup with single handle on right side, made of metal. The cup's body has a design featuring a bird perched on a branch with leaves. The top and bottom of the body are bordered by a Greek key pattern. The cup is sitting on a white surface with a small white label underneath. The background is plain white. The cup appears to be titled "Cup" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
White porcelain decorated with black, silver and gold (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 539 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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