One of a Pair of Wine Cups (Sakazuki) with Mice’s Wedding

The image depicts a round, shallow dish with a gold rim and a colorful design. The dish features a scene with a red sky, trees, and a building with a tiled roof. In the foreground, several people are gathered around a table or platform. Some individuals are holding parasols or umbrellas. A staircase leads up to the building. The people appear to be dressed in traditional clothing. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The dish is titled "One of a Pair of Wine Cups (Sakazuki) with Mice’s Wedding" and is attributed to an artist.

Artwork details

Date:: 19th century
Medium:: Red lacquer ground with gold and silver maki-e, black lacquer, and gold foil
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 600 × 417 px
Museum record:: View original