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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cup with a bronze-colored body. The body has vertical ribbing. The top and bottom edges are rimmed in dark material. The interior is shiny and smooth. The cup sits on a white surface with shadows on either side. The title of the image is "Cup" by the artist M.C. Escher.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Lacquer, bamboo exterior
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 533 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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