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Saucer with Floral Design and Basketry Exterior

Zōshuntei Sanpo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White saucer with a floral design. The saucer is oval shaped. There is a thin gold rim around the edge. The floral design on the saucer features blue, pink, orange and green flowers with brown stems and leaves. The saucer sits on a brown surface. The background is a plain brown color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1840–60s
Medium:
Porcelain painted with polychrome enamels over a transparent glaze; basketry exterior (Arita ware, product of Hisatomi Yojibei)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 475 px
Museum record:
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