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Cup with ring handle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The cup, titled "Cup with ring handle", by an unknown artist, is a rounded vessel with a glossy green and brown glaze. The cup has a bulbous body with a rounded lip and a small circular handle on one side. The handle is positioned on the left side of the cup and is formed into a ring shape. The cup's surface features darker green stripes running vertically down its body. The background of the image is a plain gray color, with a subtle shadow cast by the cup.

Artwork details

Date:
8th century
Medium:
Earthenware with three color (sancai) glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 471 px
Museum record:
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