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Stem Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray ceramic stem cup with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The body of the cup is cylindrical and slightly tapering. The base is flared and rounded. The surface appears rough and textured. The cup is centered in the image and viewed from the front. The background is white with a gradient that darkens to gray at the top. A shadow is cast to the right. Stem Cup by Leach, Bernard.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 100–300
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
480 × 625 px
Museum record:
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