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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a cylindrical cup. The cup is decorated with a textured surface featuring vertical lines. There are multiple flower designs with four petals and a central circle. A rope-like design encircles the cup near the bottom. The cup sits on a gray surface with a shadow to the right. The artist is not identifiable from the image. The title of the piece is "Cup".

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
White porcelain covered with enamel over black outlines and decorated with iron red and gold (Arita ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
491 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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