Cup and Saucer
Nanri Kaju, Japanese, died 1880, or Higuchi Tahei, Japanese.
Geography:
Made in Hizen (present-day Saga Prefecture), Japan, Asia
Period:
Edo Period (1615-1868)Date:
Mid- 19th centuryMedium:
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)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
1904-779,aCredit Line:
Bequest of Miss Cornelia Thompson, 1904
Made in Hizen (present-day Saga Prefecture), Japan, Asia
Period:
Edo Period (1615-1868)Date:
Mid- 19th centuryMedium:
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)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1904-779,aCredit Line:
Bequest of Miss Cornelia Thompson, 1904
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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.
