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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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