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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
Museum record:
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