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Two Cylindrical Food Cups (Choku)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two cylindrical food cups, titled "Two Cylindrical Food Cups (Choku)", by artist Bernard Leach. The cups are side by side. They are tall and cylindrical in shape with straight sides and flat bottoms. The cups have a glossy finish. The base of each cup is small and brown in color. The bodies of the cups are white with vertical green stripes. The cups have wide, circular openings at the top. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with celadon decoration (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 462 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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