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Wine Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round gold plate with a raised edge. A pink fish with a white belly, spiky back, and large eye is centered on the plate, facing right. A black shrimp with a shell and antennae is below the fish, on the right. A black and white scallop shell is to the left of the shrimp. The background of the plate has a subtle etched pattern resembling seaweed. The plate sits on a white surface. The plate is titled "Wine Cup" by an artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Red lacquer decorated with gold
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 528 px
Museum record:
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