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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cup with a wide mouth and rounded body. A black insect design is on the side, surrounded by plants and leaves. The insect has long antennae and appears to be standing on a large leaf. There are smaller leaves and curved lines around the insect. The background of the image is gray. The cup is titled "Cup" and is by an unnamed artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 475 px
Public Domain
Yes
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