Cup with scenes of Chinese figures and with saiji inscription inside

Japanese Collection

Accession Nr.: 3431
Type: object for daily use; ceramics
Date of production:
1868-1912
Meiji era
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Signed: Kutani Kaburagi sei
Materials/Techniques: earthenware, overglaze colours
Dimensions: height: 8.1 cm
diameter (mouth): 7.6 cm
diameter (base): 4.7 cm
A unique feature of Kutani ware is the application of fine calligraphy called saiji (細字), which is miniature in size.