Teabowl 1820 - 1840

This Japanese teabowl, or *chawan*, was made by the potter Minpei between 1820 and 1840. It features a delicate floral design of peonies and other blossoms painted in underglaze blue and white on a porcelain body. The *chawan* is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and it stands as a beautiful example of Japanese ceramics and the artistry of the Edo period.