Set of Five Sencha Teacups (Sencha wan) with Lattice Pattern

Five teacups with white interiors and black and white lattice pattern exteriors. The cups are arranged in a slightly curved line. They have wide mouths and narrow bases. The lattice pattern consists of black lines on a white background, forming squares. The cups are identical in design and vary slightly in size. The background is a dark gray color, and the cups cast shadows on the surface below them.

Artwork Details

Date: 18th century
Medium: Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under a transparent glaze (Hizen ware)
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 431 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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