Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sake Cup Vtg Tsubomi Ochoko Red Gold Star G300 cうp [Blade] 65

[Blade] 65

Some fading on right side

Yellowish brown and blue glaze

122 cm long x 124 cm wide

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sake Cup Vtg Tsubomi Ochoko Red Gold Star G300 cうp [Blade] 65Japanese Vintage Porcelain Sake Cup This is a vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain 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. It is red on the outside, featuring a gold traditional shippo pattern with vines. The inside is shining gold and has a red military star with the kanji for "Memorial". This was likely given to a serviceman as a memorial