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Teacups with Dragons

煎茶茶碗

c. 1844–57

Seifū Yohei I 初代清風与平

(Japanese, 1801–1861)
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Set of five tea cups; porcelain with underglaze blue
height (each): 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.); diameter (each): 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)
Gift of James and Christine Heusinger 2022.144
Location: not on view
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Seifū Yohei I made both blue and white porcelains after Ming dynasty (1368–1644) Chinese wares fired in the kilns at Jingdezhen for export. He also made colorful stoneware in the style of his teacher, Nin’ami Dōhachi (Takahashi Dōhachi II) (1783–1855).
Teacups with Dragons

Teacups with Dragons

c. 1844–57

Seifū Yohei I

(Japanese, 1801–1861)
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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