Cup and Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a white porcelain cup with a cover. The cup and cover are decorated with black designs and illustrations. The body of the cup is bulbous in form and sits on a short circular foot. Two horizontal bands with swirling circular motifs encircle the cup. The lower band of the body features a bird sitting on a branch. The upper band features a floral design including flowers and foliage. The base features a border with a repeating geometric design. The cover has a knob on top which also features the same geometric design, matching the base. The cover and body feature the same design. The background of the image is white.