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Two Cylindrical Food Cups (Choku)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two cylindrical food cups, titled "Two Cylindrical Food Cups (Choku)", by the artist, are shown. The cups are side by side, on a flat surface, against a gray background. They have a wide mouth and narrow base. The exterior of both cups has vertical stripes, with a glossy finish, and a color scheme of white and light green. The base of each cup is a light brown color. The interior of the cups appears white. The cups are the same size and shape. The cups are empty. The background is a solid gray color. There are shadows cast by the cups on the surface they are on.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 462 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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