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

The image shows a teacup with a white base and blue and black designs. The teacup is short and wide. The inside rim of the teacup has a blue and white geometric pattern. The outside of the teacup has a repeating pattern of white flowers with blue lines and black centers. The background of the image is gray. There are five teacups in total.

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: View original

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