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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a cup. The cup is white with a cracked glaze that forms a web-like pattern in black. The cracks are darker at the edges and lighter towards the center. The cup is short and wide with a slightly flared opening. The cup has straight sides that slope outward slightly. The number "19.2.110" is printed in black on the lower front side. The cup sits on a light-colored surface, possibly a tablecloth or other fabric. The background is light gray. The artist of the cup is Bernard Leach. The title of the cup is "Cup".

Artwork Details

Date
first half 19th century
Medium
Porcelain with crackled glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 542 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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