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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small ceramic teacup with a short foot. Exterior has white flowers with blue details and brown outlines. Interior has dense geometric blue pattern on a white background.

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:
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