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
- Museum record:
- View original
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