

Stem cup
The Stem cup, by Unknown Artist, is a beige, ceramic vessel with two handles on either side. The cup has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The body of the cup is bulbous and sits on a short stem that tapers out at the bottom. The cup is decorated with an etched design around the top and sides. The cup sits on a round, dark brown wooden base with an etched design around the bottom. The background of the image is light gray. The cup is centered in the image. The handles on the cup are small and looped. The etched design on the cup and base appears to be floral or scroll-like patterns.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 7th century
- Medium:
- Earthenware with molded decoration under clear glaze
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 400 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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