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Lobed cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cup with a lobed rim, artist not specified, titled "Lobed cup". The cup is rounded with a narrow base and a wavy edge at the top. The wavy edge has four evenly spaced lobes. The cup is glossy and appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. A small number is printed upside down on the base of the cup. The cup sits on a gray surface against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with clear glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 468 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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