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Covered Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Cup, by an unknown artist, is a white porcelain cup with a lid. The cup and lid are both round. The lid has a short cylindrical handle. The body of the cup has an etched floral design. A black and white patterned band encircles the top of the cup. The cup has a short, round base. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with incised decoration, painted in overglaze blue enamel
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 485 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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