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Nesting Wine Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Nesting Wine Cup by Makuzu Kyūbei features a white ceramic cup with a rounded body and a narrow lip. The cup has a dark character on the left side and a branch with flowers and berries on the right side. The background of the image is dark gray. The cup appears to be sitting on a surface, casting a shadow. The overall appearance is simple and elegant.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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