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Mid- 19th century

Cup and Saucer

Nanri Kajū II

Japanese, 1818 - 1880

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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Nanri Kajū II, Cup and Saucer, Mid- 19th century | Philadelphia Museum of Art