Cup and Cover with Floral Design and Basketry Exterior

ca. 1840–60s
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 蔵春亭三保造 四季花文竹細工蓋付碗
  • Title: Cup and Cover with Floral Design and Basketry Exterior
  • Artist: Zōshuntei Sanpo (brand name used 1841–78)
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: ca. 1840–60s
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Porcelain painted with polychrome enamels over a transparent glaze; basketry exterior (Arita ware, product of Hisatomi Yojibei)
  • Dimensions: H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Purchase by subscription, 1879
  • Object Number: 79.2.1050a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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