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Cup with Butterflies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts the artwork titled "Cup with Butterflies" by artist Jean Dupas. The cup is positioned centrally, oriented slightly towards the right. The exterior of the cup is a solid pink color. The interior of the cup is white. The cup has a rounded shape and a short base. A colorful butterfly design is prominently displayed on the exterior. The butterfly has white wings with blue spots and gold accents. The butterfly's body is orange and pink. The background is a plain gray surface with a darker top section. The cup casts a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with colored enamels and gilded (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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