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Soba cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cup, Soba cup, with black floral design. The cup is flared at the top, with a slightly rounded lip. The body of the cup is white with a design of black leaves and stems. There are horizontal lines around the lower portion of the cup. The cup has a short, narrow foot. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow cast by the cup.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hizen ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
561 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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