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Wine Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round gold plate with two fish. The plate has a thin gold rim. The larger fish on top is dark blue with a lighter blue underbelly and a black dorsal fin. It faces right. The smaller fish below is pink on top and white on the bottom, facing left. The background of the plate is gold with small etched seaweed-like designs. The plate sits on a light blue fabric background. Title: Wine Cup. Artist: Not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Red lacquer decorated with gold
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 514 px
Museum record:
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