Cup and Cover with Floral Design and Basketry Exterior

Brown cup and cover with floral design on white background and basketry exterior. The cup has a ribbed exterior and sits on a matching saucer. The cup and saucer have gold trim along the edges. The floral design features blue, green, orange, and white flowers with gold accents. The saucer is round and flat. The cup is positioned on top of the saucer. The items are sitting on a gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:: ca. 1840–60s
Medium:: Porcelain painted with polychrome enamels over a transparent glaze; basketry exterior (Arita ware, product of Hisatomi Yojibei)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 599 × 450 px
Museum record:: View original