Three Cylindrical Food Cups (Choku) with Stylized Floral Designs

White cylindrical cup with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The cup features a stylized floral design in blue, green, and red. The floral pattern includes blue flowers, green leaves, and red stems. A blue line runs along the top edge of the cup, and another blue line along with a red number is at the bottom. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The cup casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Date: 1690–1720s
Medium: Porcelain with cobalt blue under transparent glaze and polychrome enamels over the glaze (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type)
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 468 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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