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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a rounded bowl with a wide mouth. The bowl has a short cylindrical base and rounded body that curves inward to form the bowl. The bowl's surface features a marbled pattern of black and white swirling lines. The bowl appears to be made of stone or ceramic material. The background is a plain gray surface with a subtle shadow cast by the bowl. The artist and title of the work are "Cup".

Artwork Details

Date
7th–8th century
Medium
Earthenware with marblized body and brown glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 563 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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