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

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
Museum record:: View original