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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a ceramic cup. The cup is white with a floral design around its body. The floral design includes leaves, stems, and flowers. The cup has a wide mouth and a narrow base. It appears to have a small lip around the top edge. There are three small flower designs on the inside of the rim. The background of the photo is dark, and the cup sits on a surface that is lighter than the background.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Arita ware, Kakiemon type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 470 px
Museum record:
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