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Cup with figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large white bowl with a wide mouth and a rounded body. Two women and a child are depicted on the bowl, accompanied by palm trees. The bowl sits on a decorative stand with a round base and three curved legs. The stand features intricate carvings. The entire image is in black and white. The bowl's design is attributed to artist Cup with figures.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-17th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
548 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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