Artwork preview

Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a white ceramic cup titled "Cup" by the artist. The cup is positioned centrally in the image. The cup has a wide mouth with a fluted edge and a narrow base. The body of the cup features raised floral designs. The cup is sitting on a dark surface, with a dark background behind it. The cup has black text on the base that reads "79.2.501".

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with low-relief decoration under a clear glaze, Dehua ware (blanc de chine)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 510 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette