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One of a Pair of Cups with Mille-Fleurs Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The cup is rounded and made of ceramic. The top rim of the cup is wider than the base. The cup features a dense floral design covering the entire surface. The design includes various types of flowers and foliage rendered in black and white. The background of the image is plain and light-colored. The cup by an unknown artist is titled "One of a Pair of Cups with Mille-Fleurs Design".

Artwork details

Medium:
Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 622 px
Museum record:
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