Japanese Arita Sometsuke Porcelain Yunomi Teacup Vtg Karako Children Blue TC521 material-other On the back of the

On the back of the cup is written Tatsuki Shrine 24K GP

The subtle border is a brown floral pattern

possibly a geisha

one throws dried beans at oni (ogres) to chase them

Signature on the side of the bottom

Japanese Arita Sometsuke Porcelain Yunomi Teacup Vtg Karako Children Blue TC521 material-other On the back of theJapanese Arita Porcelain Yunomi Teacup This vintage Japanese teacup is made of Arita porcelain. It is sometsuke (blue and white) and features a design of pine trees and playing children of Tang Dynasty China (karako), a popular decorative motif in Japan during the Edo Period that symbolizes longevity and health for children. This cup is called yunomi, or a smaller, sometimes more cylindrical cup made for serving and drinking sencha (standard looseleaf