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Libation Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Libation Cup by Boris Karev: A ceramic cup with a wide mouth and three legs. The cup has a decorative design around its body and a protruding element on one side that resembles a curved tusk or horn with decorative balls. It features a floral pattern on the inside.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
591 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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