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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 lattice patterns on the exterior. The teacups are arranged in a row. They have wide mouths and narrow bases. The lattice pattern features black lines forming squares. The background is dark gray. The teacups cast shadows on the surface they are sitting on.

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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