Hexagonal Cup with Chinese Figures and Landscapes
Hexagonal cup with a white background and black designs. The cup has a wide mouth and a narrow base. Top section has a diamond pattern around it. The body of the cup is decorated with six rectangular panels. One panel depicts a figure in traditional clothing. Another panel shows a plant with large rounded leaves. A third panel shows a tree. The base of the cup has a geometric pattern around it. The cup by Christopher and his wife, designed by Willem van der Ast.
Artwork details
- Date:
- late 18th century–19th century
- Medium:
- Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hizen ware; Imari type)
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 608 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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