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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White cup with black designs on top and bottom. The top and bottom designs feature symmetrical, curving line patterns with teardrop shapes. The body of the cup has raised, textured floral patterns. The cup is cylindrical with a slightly wider mouth. A small, illegible text is printed on the bottom of the cup.

Artwork details

Date:
1780
Medium:
White porcelain with designs in relief and decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
529 × 625 px
Museum record:
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