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Libation Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Libation Cup by an unknown artist shows a ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl features a white base and a body decorated with a pattern of flowers and animals. Two handles are attached to the sides, each depicting a figure climbing up. The bowl's interior and exterior are adorned with various designs, including flowers and dots. The overall shape of the bowl is asymmetrical. The background of the image is grey.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in polychrome enamels
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 379 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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