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Nesting Wine Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Nesting Wine Cup by an unknown artist is a white ceramic cup with a wide mouth and a rounded body. The cup features black designs on its exterior, including what appears to be a plant or seedling motif on the visible side. The interior of the cup has an upside-down number "773337" printed on the bottom. The cup sits on a dark surface against a dark background.

Artwork details

Date:
1820
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
518 × 624 px
Museum record:
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