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

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
Museum record:: View original