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Sake Cup with Chrysanthemum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic bowl with a short foot and wide mouth, decorated with a blue design. The bowl features a white glaze and is adorned with a blue underglaze design of chrysanthemum flowers. The blue design consists of curved lines and shapes resembling flower petals. The background of the image is a gray gradient, transitioning from dark to light. The bowl's exterior and interior are both visible, with the interior appearing mostly white. The overall style suggests a traditional Japanese or Asian design, specifically a sake cup.

Artwork details

Date:
second half 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Hizen ware, Arita type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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