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Sacrificial Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sacrificial Cup by Unknown Artist is a ceramic vessel with a wide, shallow body and a wavy rim. The cup has two handles, one on each side, each featuring a dragon's head. The exterior of the cup is predominantly green with blue, orange, and white accents. The interior of the cup also features a design with blue, orange, and white colors on a green background. The cup sits on a light grey surface with a plain grey background. The handles are blue and white and are shaped like dragons. The dragons are protruding from the sides of the cup. The cup appears to be decorated with a mix of colorful designs, including what appears to be foliage. The overall shape of the cup is asymmetrical.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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