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Utensils for Tea and a Cake-Bowl Colour woodcut print, 14.3 x 18.9 cm, by Kikukawa Eizan (1787–1867) The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
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| The simplicity of a traditional Japanese tea set, with a teapot and cups positioned on a black lacquered serving tray next to a cake bowl filled with intricately shaped cakes. The setting is serene, with subtle details that evoke a sense of calm in everyday life. The accompanying utensils, such as chopsticks and a dish, highlight the quiet elegance of Japanese tea rituals. |
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