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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cup with embossed floral design, flared mouth, and short foot. The embossed design features a branch with flowers. The cup's body is mostly cylindrical with a slight taper towards the foot. A small number is printed on the front of the foot: 79.2.472. The cup is shown against a dark background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with low-relief decoration under a clear glaze, Dehua ware (blanc de chine)
Culture
China
Dimensions
556 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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