Cup with scenes of Chinese figures and with saiji inscription inside
| Accession Nr.: | 3431 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
