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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a ceramic cup. The cup has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The top portion of the cup is white with a design of flowers and vines. The bottom portion of the cup is dark-colored with a pattern of vertical lines, and white geometric designs. A band of dark-colored material encircles the base. The numbers "93.3.257" are printed on the base of the cup. The cup sits on a gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
Porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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