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Cup and stand decorated with lotus seeds and petals

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cup and stand decorated with lotus seeds and petals by an unknown artist. The cup and stand are made of ceramic, with a light greenish-blue glaze. The cup is positioned on top of the stand, and both pieces have a rounded shape. The cup has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The stand consists of a flat plate with a raised circular base in the center, supporting the cup. The plate has a wide rim and a flat bottom. The cup and stand feature a design of lotus seeds and petals etched into the surface. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the cup and stand casting a shadow on the surface below.

Artwork details

Date:
first half of the 12th century
Medium:
Stoneware with incised design under celadon glaze
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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