Vintage Japanese Showa Era c.1950's Kutani Ceramic Sakazuki Sake Cup Tsubo The handle end is decorated

The handle end is decorated with a stamped leaf that has been rolled over to elegantly point down the length of the Hibashi while the tapered end is pitted and textured from use

This is atea cup and saucer set created as a limited edition collection by Korean artist and poet Lie Sang Bong

and it is no surprise that kōgō have quite a following among collectors around the world who appreciate their diversity and

the back of the plate reads Dai Nippon "Great Japan"The plate is made with high fired ceramics for lasting durability

This obi was made in a Shibori style with tie-dyed fabric in lilac purple and pink-purple high sheen silk

Vintage Japanese Showa Era c.1950's Kutani Ceramic Sakazuki Sake Cup Tsubo The handle end is decoratedThis is a unique vintage Japanese Showa Era (c. 1950's) Kutani sakazuki (sake cup). It has a beautiful hand painted traditional pattern of flowers and monks in the bright Kutani colors. Its size makes it the perfect sake cup for sipping your evening sake or a very elegant way to sip your evening cordial! Having been in storage for nearly a century, this sake cup remains in very fine condition. This sakazuki sake cup measures 2 1 8" in diameter by 1 1