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Cup in the Shape of a Blossom

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cup in the Shape of a Blossom by unknown artist is a white porcelain cup with a scalloped rim. The cup has a wide mouth and a narrow base. It features a blue, red, and green floral design with blue outlines. The design consists of stylized flowers and leaves. The cup is asymmetrical with two opposite points higher than the other two. The background of the image is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
Porcelain with enamels (Nabeshima ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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