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Cup on High Foot with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a ceramic cup with a cover. The cup sits on a high foot and has a wide body that tapers slightly towards the top. The cup and cover are decorated with a floral design in black on a white background. The floral design consists of flowers and leaves, and is painted around the entire cup and cover. The cover has a small circular knob on top. The cup has a wide mouth and a small foot. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The overall shape and design of the cup are characteristic of traditional Asian ceramics. The cup by Korean artist is titled "Cup on High Foot with Cover".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 576 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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