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Wine Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wine Cup by Namikawa Yasuhisa: The image shows a small, shallow bowl with a wide mouth and a short stem. The bowl is predominantly gold-colored on the inside and reddish-brown on the outside. The interior features an etched design of a bird in flight, with its wings spread and tail feathers visible. The bird appears to be flying over water with a distant mountain range. The bowl sits on a white surface, possibly a tablecloth or fabric, with shadows cast to the right. The lighting reflects off the bowl's interior, appearing as two bright spots.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Red lacquer decorated with gold
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 431 px
Museum record:
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