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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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