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Cup and Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a covered cup. The body and lid are dark-colored, with white inlays in a flower design. The body of the cup bulges outward then curves inward at the top. A small lip on the body. The base round with a lip. Two handles on either side of the body. The lid is domed and has a short cylindrical neck. The body and lid have the same design. The handles are leafy green. The background is light-colored. The Cup and Cover by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels; mounted in silver gilt (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 456 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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