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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
Public Domain
Yes
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