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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cup with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The cup has a floral design painted on it in dark color. The floral design features flowers, leaves, stems, and a mushroom. The cup has a small circular design on the inside near the rim. The background of the image is dark. The cup appears to be sitting on a surface. The image is in black and white. The cup is by artist "William Moorcroft". The title of the cup is "Cup".

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Arita ware, Kakiemon type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 474 px
Museum record:
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