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, arranged in a staggered line. The cups feature a design of curved lines and spiral patterns in a darker shade of gray. The curved lines are irregularly shaped and extend from the bottom to the top of each cup. Spiral patterns are scattered around the curved lines. The cups are placed on a flat surface with a gray background. The lighting casts shadows to the right of the cups. The image is in black and white. The cups are likely made of porcelain or similar materials. The design on the cups appears to be a form of traditional Japanese art. The overall arrangement and presentation suggest a product or art photography setting. The title of the image is "Set of Five Soba Cups (Soba Choko) with Swirl Patterns". The artist is not visually identifiable in the image.