East Asian Art Cup and Saucer Made in Hizen (present-day Saga Prefecture), Japan, AsiaEdo Period (1615-1868), Mid- 19th century Nanri Kaju, Japanese, died 1880, or Higuchi Tahei, Japanese. Glazed porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamel and gilt decoration (Arita ware) Currently not on view 1904-779,a Bequest of Miss Cornelia Thompson, 1904 |
LabelZoshuntei 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. |
