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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
Public Domain
Yes
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