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Cup with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Cup with Cover" by an unknown artist shows a covered container with a dark-colored body and a wooden lid. The body of the container is square-shaped with a slightly trapezoidal side view, made of dark-colored metal with a slightly shiny surface. It has two handles on either side. The front features an etched design. The lid is made of wood with diagonal stripes, topped with a small, round red knob. The lid covers the top of the body, and its edges align with the body's rim. The background is plain white with a shadow under the container.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Bronze, silver inlay
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 565 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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