Cup

Art Historical Context

This delicate porcelain cup, crafted in Japan during the late Edo period1615–1868), the refined artistry of 19th-century Hizen, a renowned style originating from the Hizen province (modern-day Saga Prefecture). Standing just 3¼ inches (8.3 cm) tall, the cup features a pristine white body adorned with vibrant red and gold overglaze enamels in the Kutani type—a bold, colorful aesthetic typically associated with Ishikawa Prefecture's Kutani kilns but widely emulated in Hizen porcelain for export and domestic luxury. Likely depicting graceful women, as suggested by its motifs, the piece reflects t...