Cup and Saucer

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Cup and Saucer

Mid- 19th century

Nanri Kajū II (Japanese, 1817–1880) , or Higuchi Tahei (Japanese)

Zoshuntei Sanpo, a kiln in Hizen, was established in 1841 to manufacture wares especially for trade with the Dutch. Nanri Kaju is known to have worked there. This kiln was the first known to have written its name on the wares it produced.

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Object Details

Titles:

Cup and Saucer

Date:

Mid- 19th century

Artists:

Nanri Kajū II (Japanese, 1817–1880) , or Higuchi Tahei (Japanese)

Medium:

Glazed porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamel and gilt decoration (Arita ware)

Dimensions:

9 1/16 x 4 15/16 inches (23 x 12.5 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

Bequest of Miss Cornelia Thompson, 1904

Accession Number:

1904-779,a

Geography:

Made in Hizen (present-day Saga Prefecture), Japan, Asia

Context:

Period: Edo Period (1615-1868)

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