Two Cylindrical Food Cups (Choku) with Striped Design

18th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 231

Salads, vinegared delicacies, and other dressed dishes would have been served nestled deep within these small cups, creating a sense of refined subtlety. The use of cylindrical vessels for such dishes shows thoughtful consideration, as they conceal any liquidy residue and maintain an elegant appearance. Similarly, the cups are well suited to presenting foods that easily fall apart or lose their shape.

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青磁縞文猪口　２口
Title: Two Cylindrical Food Cups (Choku) with Striped Design
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: 18th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Porcelain with celadon decoration (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type)
Dimensions: H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1975
Object Number: 1975.268.569
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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