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Cup with poem

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cup with wide mouth and narrow base. The cup has a glossy finish and a wavy rim. There are four Asian characters written in black on the side. The background is a dark gray surface with the cup casting a shadow. The cup appears to have a poem. The artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
White porcelain (Dehua ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 405 px
Public Domain
Yes
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