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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Five white ceramic cups with wide mouths and short bases. Cups have gray swirl designs on the exterior. The swirls are various sizes and are arranged randomly. The cups are arranged in a staggered line, with one cup in the front and two on either side. The background is a solid gray color. The cups are likely soba cups.

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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