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One from a Set of Five Soba Cups with Chrysanthemum Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white porcelain cup with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The cup is empty and appears to have some small brown and black specks inside. The interior of the cup is mostly white but has a small amount of discoloration around the rim. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The cup is likely one from a set of five soba cups with a chrysanthemum design, created by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1615–1868
Medium:
Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hizen ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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