Set of Five Teacups for Steeped Tea (sencha)

Artist: Eiraku Hozen, Japanese, 1795–1854
Period: Edo period, 1615–1868
Date: mid-19th century
Material: Porcelain with underglaze blue, overglaze enamels, and gold leaf
made in: Kyoto, Kyoto urban prefecture, Japan, Asia
Classification: Ceramics
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: each teacup: 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (3.8 x 5.7 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Shop Fund
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 355:1991.1-.5

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