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Sake Cup

c. 1893–1914

Seifū Yohei III 三代清風与平

(Japanese, 1851–1914)
Culture
Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912)
Medium
porcelain
Measurements
height: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.); Diameter: 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of James and Christine Heusinger 2022.160
Public Domain
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There are subtle bamboo leaflike shapes on the interior of the sake cup.

Description

Seifū Yohei III was the first ceramist to be designated an Imperial Household Artist, a position that came with an annuity. He was tasked with producing items need by the imperial household to decorate the Meiji Palace and to present to state guests as gifts.

Sake Cup

c. 1893–1914

Seifū Yohei III

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

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