Japanese Kutani Imari Ceramic Sake Cup Vtg Tsubomi Ochoko Flowers Bird Gray G340 weights Above the kanji

Above the kanji

The calligraphy is signed with a red seal

Cracks in wood on edges

Some damages on the face and ears

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Japanese Kutani Imari Ceramic Sake Cup Vtg Tsubomi Ochoko Flowers Bird Gray G340 weights Above the kanjiVintage 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,