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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Wine Cup

early 8th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wine cup, part of a wine set; earthenware with mottle glaze of green and brown.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware with coloured lead glazes
Brief description
Wine cup, part of a wine set; earthenware with coloured lead glazes; China, Tang dynasty, early 8th century
Physical description
Wine cup, part of a wine set; earthenware with mottle glaze of green and brown.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 6.4cm
Styles
Object history
Part of a wine set consisting of a tray with seven cups and a bowl (CIRC.1252 to H-1926, CIRC.235-1923).
Production
Label
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.1252C-1926

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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