Saucer with Floral Design and Basketry Exterior 1840 - 1869

This small saucer, titled “Saucer with Floral Design and Basketry Exterior,” was created between 1840 and 1869 by the Japanese artist Zōshuntei Sanpo. The saucer is decorated with a delicate floral design featuring a vine of colorful flowers and leaves painted in enamels on a white ground. The saucer, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, is a beautiful example of Japanese porcelain artistry from the 19th century.