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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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