Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sake Cup Ochoko Guinomi Ukiyoe Shunga Art G297 plum blossoms Words on the side: Yunoyama

Words on the side: Yunoyama onsen

Japanese means on the paper: Kannon gives us infinite mercy

lightweight silk fabric bag has a muted red and spidery black floral design

Damage on box

27 cm long x 17 cm wide x 3 cm tall

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sake Cup Ochoko Guinomi Ukiyoe Shunga Art G297 plum blossoms Words on the side: YunoyamaJapanese Vintage Porcelain Sake Cup This is a vintage Kutani Ware Japanese 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. This unique cup features a shunga scene, erotic art made famous by woodblock print (ukiyoe) artists. It is hand painted with a variety of colors, including a shining gold. The outside of the cup is red with gold