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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
Museum record:
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