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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and rounded body, sitting on a short, thick base. The bowl has a thin dark line around the rim and a darker, reflective base. Two ornate, curved, dark handles are attached on either side. The background is gray with a shadow cast to the left. The title of the image is "Cup" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 372 px
Public Domain
Yes
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