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Two Cylindrical Food Cups (Choku) with Striped Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two cylindrical food cups with a light green and white striped design. The cups are side by side, and both have straight vertical stripes. The stripes are evenly spaced and run the entire length of the cups. The cups have a glossy finish and a small base that is a light brown color. The background is a solid gray color.

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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