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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a set of five teacups with a chrysanthemum and broken-ice pattern. The teacup shown is white with blue and brown details. It has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The exterior features a repeating pattern of stylized chrysanthemum flowers in brown lines on a white background, with blue lines forming a geometric pattern resembling broken ice. The interior has a blue and white geometric pattern. The cup is positioned on a plain gray surface, with a light gray background. The cup appears to be ceramic or porcelain.

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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