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Cup

Hichozan Shinpo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of ceramic dishes. Two shelves are visible. The top shelf contains, from left to right: A bowl with scalloped edges and figurative designs; a bowl with a diameter greater than height, featuring figurative designs; a plate with a design resembling a teacup on its face, surrounded by a decorative border; a plate with a diameter greater than height, featuring a bird, foliage, and decorative border. The bottom shelf contains, from left to right: A bowl on a plate, both with floral patterns; a plate with a floral design; a covered dish with a finial on top and figurative design; a teacup on a plate with floral designs. Background appears to be a plain wall. Cup by Hichozan Shinpo.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with figures of Noh dancers in colored enamels iron red and gold; (Hizen ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 363 px
Museum record:
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