Who created "Pair of Cups"?

Pair of Cups was created by Unknown in Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723–1735).

When was "Pair of Cups" created?

This artwork was created Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723–1735).

Pair of Cups

Q: What medium is "Pair of Cups"?

Pair of Cups is Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels (doucai).

Unknown

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723–1735)

Medium

Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels (doucai)

Dimensions

A: h. 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.) diam. 10.2 cm (4 in.) B: h.5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.) diam.10.0 cm (3 15/16 in.)

Classification

drinking vessel

Department

Arts of Asia

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

42566

About the Artist

Unknown

The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...

Pair of Cups

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