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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a shiny metal cup. The cup is made of a reflective metal and has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The cup has a smooth surface with some dark spots and reflections on it. The base of the cup has numbers printed on it, specifically "79.2.1129". The cup sits on a light-colored surface, possibly a table or shelf, with a plain background behind it.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted with polychrome enamels over the biscuit and white glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 487 px
Museum record:
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