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Water Coupe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of an ancient ceramic vessel titled "Water Coupe" by an unknown artist. The vessel has a wide body with a narrow opening at the top. The body of the vessel is curved and rounded. It is taller than it is wide. The vessel appears to be made of ceramic or clay and has a smooth surface with a subtle pattern. A small rectangular label on the right reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1925". A ruler-like object is placed in front of the vessel, at the bottom left. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Medium:
Porcelain with incised decoration under peachbloom glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 510 px
Museum record:
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