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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A ceramic cup with a wide mouth and a narrow base, featuring a floral design painted in black on a white background. The cup has a small lip around the top edge. The floral design consists of several flowers and leaves. The flowers have multiple petals and are accompanied by stems and buds. The cup appears to be sitting on a flat surface, and the background is dark. The artist's name is William Moorcroft and the title is "Cup".

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Arita ware, Kakiemon type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 477 px
Museum record:
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