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Set of Five Soba Cups (Soba Choko) with Swirl Patterns

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Five small white porcelain cups are arranged in a staggered line. The cups are roughly cylindrical with slightly flared openings; their exteriors feature a design that includes gray swirls and elongated curved lines. A single cup is centered in front, with two behind and to the left, and two behind and to the right. The background is solid gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Porcelain with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Hizen ware, Arita type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 420 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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