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Monthly flower cup (from set of twelve)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain cup, wider at the top than the bottom, with a short foot. A tree with a thick brown trunk and green leaves and red flowers is painted on the side. The tree trunk is at the bottom and the flowers and leaves extend up and around the side. A small area of blue paint is at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette