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Cup and Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white porcelain cup and cover titled "Cup and Cover" by an unknown artist. The cup has a rounded body with two handles on either side. The handles are curved and have a rounded end. The cup and lid are decorated with a black floral design. The lid has a small knob on top and a decorative border around the edge. The cup has a decorative border at the base. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1780
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Arita ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 588 px
Public Domain
Yes
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