Small Wine Cup
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
Translucent glass
Dimensions
H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Diam. of rim: 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm); Diam. of base: 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
Classification
Glass
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2002
Accession Number
2002.361.4
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Asian Art collection, this exquisiteSmall Wine Cup* hails from 19th-century Japan during Edo period (1615–1868). Crafted an unknown artist from translucent glass, it measures a dainty 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm) in height, with a rim diameter of 2 5/16 inches (5.9 cm) and a base of 1 3/16 inches (3 cm). Its petite scale and luminous material evoke the refined elegance of everyday luxury objects from this era of peace and cultural flourishing. The Edo period Japan's urban centers thrive, fostering a love for sophisticated artisanal wares amid isolationist ...