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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white bowl with a floral pattern. The bowl is white. It has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl is decorated with a black floral pattern consisting of flowers and curved leaves. Two large flowers are visible, one on the left side and one on the right side. The base of the bowl has a small number printed on it. The background is a plain gray surface. The title of the image is "Cup" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
1840
Medium
White porcelaneous ware with a crackled glaze over a design in black outlines (Satsuma ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 418 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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