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Cup and saucer with flowers and vases

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image. Two shelves. Each shelf has a flat surface and a back wall. The top shelf contains 4 items. From left to right: - A bowl with scalloped edges and illustrations of people, animals, and plants. - A bowl with scalloped edges and illustrations of people and plants. - A plate with a teacup illustration and decorative border; the plate is behind the teacup. - A plate with a teacup illustration and decorative border; the plate is behind the teacup. The bottom shelf contains 5 items. From left to right: - A saucer with a small bowl on top; both have a diamond pattern around the rim. - A plate with illustrations of plants and animals. - A small covered dish with illustrations of plants and animals. - A saucer with a teacup on top; both have a floral pattern. The background is a plain wall.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 363 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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