Japanese Ceramics & Works of Art Object Details

Lacquer sakazuki (sake cup) Japan, Edo Period, 19th century

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The cup is of circular form with a wide shallow bowl and lip, raised on a short foot. The central design in gold hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and kirigane is of an open flower. The design continues on to the reverse with the petals and stem of the flower displayed.

Dimensions

10cm wide, 3cm high

Condition

There are nicks and small losses of lacquer to the rim and well. There are some marks, scratches and rubbing to the lacquer otherwise it is in structurally good condition.

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