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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a ceramic cup. The cup is white with a wide mouth and a narrow base. It has a floral design painted on it in black. The design features flowers, leaves, and stems. There are three small flowers on the inside rim of the cup. The background of the image is dark. The cup appears to be sitting on a flat surface. The artist and title of the piece are "Cup".

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Arita ware, Kakiemon type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 475 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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