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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Copper-colored metal cup with a wide mouth and a narrow base, made from folded metal, with a seam down the center of each side, and a smooth, shiny interior surface. The exterior surface has a mottled appearance with darker spots and lines. The cup has a distinctive shape, with two curved sides that meet at a sharp edge at the top. The background is a plain gray color. Cup by Donald Lipski.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the 19th century
Medium
Porcelain covered with gilt
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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