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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
Museum record:
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