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Saucer

Hichozan Shinpo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of two shelves displaying various ceramic pieces. The top shelf has four pieces on display. The leftmost piece is a bowl with a wide mouth and scalloped edge, featuring illustrations. The next piece to the right is another bowl with a similar shape, also with illustrations. The third piece from the left is a plate with an illustration of a teacup in the center, surrounded by a border. The rightmost piece on the top shelf is a bowl with a teacup inside, featuring illustrations of birds and flowers. The bottom shelf has five pieces on display. The leftmost piece is a small plate with a bowl on it, both featuring floral patterns. The next piece to the right is a small plate with illustrations. The third piece from the left is a covered container with illustrations. The rightmost two pieces are a plate and a teacup, both featuring floral patterns. The background is a plain wall. The title of the image is Saucer by Hichozan Shinpo.

Artwork Details

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