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One from a Set of Five Soba Cups with Chrysanthemum Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cup with a wide mouth and slightly tapering body, sitting on a flat surface. The cup is positioned centrally in the image. The cup has a glossy finish and small dark speckles on its surface. The background is a plain gray color, with the cup casting a faint shadow on the surface below it. No visible handles or decorations on the cup. A chrysanthemum design is not visible on this particular cup. The image shows one cup.

Artwork Details

Date
1615–1868
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hizen ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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