Set of Five Teacups (Yunomi-wan) with Chrysanthemum and Broken-Ice Pattern

The image shows a white porcelain teacup with a wide mouth and a short foot. The exterior of the teacup features a blue and white design with a repeating pattern of stylized flowers. The flowers have white centers with blue lines extending outward and dark blue outlines. The interior of the teacup has a blue and white geometric pattern. The background of the image is a light gray color. The teacup appears to be one of a set, as the title suggests a set of five. The overall design and pattern on the teacup are classic and traditional. The teacup is the only object prominently displayed in the image.

Artwork details

Date:: late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:: Porcelain with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Hizen ware, Arita type)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 599 × 399 px
Museum record:: View original