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Cup with Plum and Crescent Moon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver cup with a fluted exterior resembling a flower, with a wide mouth and a short stem-like base. The cup has a design etched into its side featuring a plum branch with several plums and leaves. The cup's surface appears tarnished with visible signs of aging and wear, giving it a weathered look. A crescent moon shape is not visible. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray towards the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
13th–14th century
Medium:
Silver with repoussé decoration and gilding
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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