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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
Museum record:
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