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Cup for Use with Diamond-Point

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small ceramic cup with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The cup has a white body with a blue glaze that covers the interior and exterior. The blue glaze has a crackle pattern and appears to be unevenly applied. There are small dark spots on the interior and exterior of the cup. The rim of the cup is chipped and rough. The cup sits on a gray surface with a shadow underneath it. The artist and title of the piece is "Cup for Use with Diamond-Point".

Artwork Details

Date
20th century
Medium
Ceramic
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 421 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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