Japanese Kutani Imari Ceramic Sake Cup Vtg Tsubomi Ochoko Flowers Bird Gray G337 chokin bako Cork hole in the top

Cork hole in the top (cork)

This two-panel kashigata mold is carved with the design of two large bunches of green peas (endou)

Some of the boys have traditional hair styles and some have shaved heads with school caps

Characters: 厄除招福 yakuyoke shuufuku protection from misfortune and inviting good fortune

Used for keeping the tea leaf

Japanese Kutani Imari Ceramic Sake Cup Vtg Tsubomi Ochoko Flowers Bird Gray G337 chokin bako Cork hole in the topVintage Japanese Ceramic Sake Cup This is a vintage Japanese Kutani ceramic sake cup. This particular type of cup is called tsubomi or "bud type" due to its resemblance to a flower bud. In terms of size, it is also called ochoko. This beautiful imari sake cup is mostly a medium gray color, and features a floral design (chrysanthemum and bellflower) with two birds outlined in a precise gold outline. It has a red Kutani marking on the bottom. Gray,