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Water Coupe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Water Coupe, a ceramic vessel with a rounded body that tapers to a small opening at the top. The ceramic is dark gray with a subtle pattern etched into the center. The pattern features swirling designs. The bottom third of the vessel has a spotted texture. The image is in black and white. A small rectangular label at the bottom reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1929."

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain with incised decoration under peachbloom glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 510 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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