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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a ceramic cup. The cup is wide and short with a flat rim. The exterior has a white background with a lattice pattern cut out on the sides. The lattice consists of interlocking diamonds. It has a band of curved lines with a leaf-like pattern around the top. There are two visible circular medallions on the sides with a landscape scene; one depicting a pagoda under a tree. The tree has sparse leaves and birds are flying around it. The cup sits on a plain surface with a ruler-like object in front and a label to the right. The label reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART". The Cup, by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Porcelain with reticulated decoration, painted in underglaze blue
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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