Japanese Kutani Imari Ceramic Sake Cup Vtg Tsubomi Ochoko Flowers Bird Gray G339 Tea Bowl Inside shows the box itself

Inside shows the box itself is made of plastic

flora and fauna

Nagoya branch temple

This type of cup is very tiny and lets people appreciate the taste of Sake as well as the design of the cup

This flower symbolizes good luck

Japanese Kutani Imari Ceramic Sake Cup Vtg Tsubomi Ochoko Flowers Bird Gray G339 Tea Bowl Inside shows the box itselfVintage 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,