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Lotus cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue ceramic lotus cup by Wedgwood. The cup has a glossy finish and a floral design. It is shaped like a lotus flower with a protruding spout on one side. The cup's petals curve outward to form the bowl of the cup. The background of the image is white. The cup is centered and casting a shadow on the surface below.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with blue glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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