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

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
Museum record:: View original