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Cup and saucer with ladies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a cup and saucer. The cup is on the left, small, and white with a wide mouth. The saucer is on the right, larger, and features a circular indentation in the center. Both pieces have a border around the rim with a rope-like design. The body of the cup and the saucer have depictions of women in traditional dress. The women on the saucer are surrounded by leaves and appear to be in various poses. The cup and saucer are placed on a flat surface. The surface has a light-colored background with a horizontal line pattern. The overall image is "Cup and saucer with ladies" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with blue glaze and incised decoration (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 330 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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