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Monthly flower cup (from set of twelve)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain cup with wide mouth and narrow base, tree with green leaves and brown branches painted on side, blue water at bottom. The cup is titled "Monthly flower cup" and is by an artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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