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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows an amethyst cup with carvings. A bird is carved on one side. The cup is made of purple and clear amethyst. The bird has a long neck and appears to be standing on a rock. The bird's body and head are carved out of a clearer portion of the amethyst. The top of the cup is rounded and smooth. The background of the image is gray. The cup by artist is titled "Cup".

Artwork details

Medium:
Amethyst quartz
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
458 × 625 px
Museum record:
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