Washer for Wine Cups 1800

This "Washer for Wine Cups" is a beautiful example of Japanese porcelain from the Edo period, created by Eiraku Hozen in 1800. It is decorated with a delicate design of birds and floral motifs, executed in blue and white enamel on a white glaze. The piece is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York. This type of porcelain was used for both practical and ceremonial purposes, reflecting the artistic refinement of the time.