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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Five teacups with a lattice pattern, specifically a black and white plaid design, are arranged in a row. The cups have a wide mouth and a narrow base. The interior of each cup is white. The lattice pattern on the cups is made up of black lines that form squares. The cups are placed on a dark gray surface, and the background is also dark gray. The cups are positioned at an angle, with one cup slightly behind the others.

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
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