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Cup from Sake Cups with Dragons

c. 1893–1914

Seifū Yohei III 三代清風与平

(Japanese, 1851–1914)
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Culture
Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912)
Medium
One from a set of six sake cups; porcelain with underglaze blue and iron oxide rims
Measurements
Overall: 5 x 4.5 cm (1 15/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of James and Christine Heusinger 2022.239.3
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Seifū Yohei III was inspired by the Chinese mythical animals that were common on porcelain objects made at Jingdezhen in China during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) and then exported around the world.

Description

Each of these sake cups pictures two backward-looking dragons. The highly stylized creatures resemble jade carvings.
A rounded, white porcelain cup with a small foot narrows slightly toward the rim. A central band of blue underglaze depicts a dragon facing right, surrounded by wispy, cloud-like motifs. A thin, reddish-brown line circles the top rim, while two parallel blue lines ring the base. The smooth glaze creates a sheen that catches the light, highlighting the vibrant blue creature against the white body.

Cup from Sake Cups with Dragons

c. 1893–1914

Seifū Yohei III

(Japanese, 1851–1914)
Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912)

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