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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
Museum record:
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