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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black ceramic cup with a lid. The cup is round with a wide mouth and a small foot at the bottom. It has a dark color with a glossy finish and features a floral pattern etched into its body. Two small handles protrude from either side. The lid is also round and has a small handle in the shape of a dog on top. The lid has a floral design etched into it. The background of the image is white, and the cup sits on a flat surface, casting a shadow to the left. The title of the image is "Cup" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 625 px
Museum record:
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