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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
Museum record:
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