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Stem cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden stem cup with intricate designs. The cup has a wide bowl and a narrow stem. The bowl is flared at the top with a small decorative border. The entire surface of the cup is decorated with raised ornate patterns. The background is dark at the top and light at the bottom, with a shadow cast by the cup to the right. The artist who made this stem cup is unknown. The stem cup is made of gold.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Gold with repoussé decoration
Culture
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Central Asia)
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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