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Water Coupe in the Shape of a Mouse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a ceramic object in the shape of a mouse's head and body. The object is primarily mauve with a hole on top of its back. The mouse has a small, pointed snout, two small eyes, and two ears. A green vine-like design with leaves and berries wraps around the mouse's head and body. The vine is green with some black beads. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in enamels on the biscuit
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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