Five guinomi by the Japanese Buddhist nun, Otagaki Rengetsu, (Lotus Moon) (1791-1875)
Japan
Glazed ceramic
1.5" high, 2-3/8" diameter; no repairs; inscribed with original waka, a 31 syllable poem; the set comes with a box (see below) which is not original to the cups.
1832-1875
See book Black Robe White Mist, art of the Japanese Buddhist nun Rengetsu, National Gallery of Australia exhibition catalog, 2007, by Eastburn, Folan, and Maxwell, p. 12, for similar cups.
Book included with purchase.

#8143   $4500