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Cup and Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a cup and cover. The cup has rounded body narrowing to a short foot. The body features dark spots on a lighter background, with floral designs. A decorative band encircles the base. The lid is rounded with a small finial on top. The lid features etched designs. The cup and lid have decorative borders around the edges. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, iron red and gold, silver mounted (Arita ware, Ko Imari style)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
513 × 624 px
Museum record:
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