Japanese Kutani Imari Ceramic Sake Cup Vtg Tsubomi Ochoko Flowers Bird Gray G339 Tea Bowl This is an original vintage

This is an original vintage early Showa Era photograph of a group of men in suits with one woman in kimono posing beneath a pergola with full-bloom wisteria flowers

Packed weight: 2246 grams

Thin crack on leg (structure is sturdy)

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

flora and fauna

Japanese Kutani Imari Ceramic Sake Cup Vtg Tsubomi Ochoko Flowers Bird Gray G339 Tea Bowl This is an original vintageVintage 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,