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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, white ceramic cup with a rounded body and slightly flared rim. The cup features a black and white design on its front. The design depicts two young children and a cat. One child holds a plant-like object and stands on the left. The other child has dark hair in buns and wears a dress. The child holds three balloons. The cup's design includes decorative swirls and leaves around the edge. The background shows a plain white surface. The cup is titled "Cup" and attributed to artist "Qing dynasty".

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
Porcelain decorated with enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
580 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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