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Cup with story of Li Bai and poem

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A white ceramic cup with a wide mouth and a crackled glaze. The body of the cup features a black and white illustration depicting two men in traditional clothing; one man holds a tray. The cup appears to be sitting on a fabric surface. The title of the image is "Cup with story of Li Bai and poem". The artist of the image is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Soft-paste porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 588 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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