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Cup with magic fungus (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cup with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The cup features a dark design on its exterior. The design includes a circular motif with radiating lines at the center, surrounded by curved lines and leaf-like shapes. A decorative band encircles the top edge of the cup. The cup is titled "Cup with magic fungus (one of a pair)" and is the work of an artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 520 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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