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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain cup with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The exterior is decorated with a colorful design featuring triangular sections in orange, red, blue, green, and gold. The design includes flowers and leaves. The interior is plain white. The cup sits on a plain gray background with a subtle shadow underneath. The title of the piece is "Cup" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gilt
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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