Japanese Kutani Imari Ceramic Sake Cup Vtg Tsubomi Ochoko Flowers Bird Gray G338 Tokoname yaki It represents a Renjishi

It represents a Renjishi

33 cm wide x 4 cm tall

This shallow shape with a generously wide width is for the summer tea ceremony

Inside: 15 x 18 x 28

Japanese Kutani Imari Ceramic Sake Cup Vtg Tsubomi Ochoko Flowers Bird Gray G338 Tokoname yaki It represents a RenjishiVintage 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,