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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white ceramic cup with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The cup has a scalloped edge at the top. It features a design in dark color, including a central image of a Chinese ritual vessel, accompanied by vertical lines and bow motifs on either side. A floral design is partially visible on the left side. The base of the cup has an inscription. The cup sits on a reflective surface against a plain background. The title of the image is "Cup" by an unspecified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1600
Medium:
Porcelain (Kraak porcelain)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 510 px
Museum record:
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