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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Five teacups with white interiors and black and white lattice pattern exteriors. The teacups are arranged in a row. The teacups are identical in design. The lattice pattern features black lines forming squares. The teacups have a short base and slightly flared sides. The teacups have a wide mouth. The background is dark gray. The teacups cast a shadow on the surface below. The image is in black and white. The teacups are titled "Set of Five Sencha Teacups (Sencha wan) with Lattice Pattern" and are by an unspecified artist.

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
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