Japanese Porcelain Teacup Vtg Sometsuke White Blue Lines Pattern Yunomi TC498 musical instrument Kanji on the lid: Sterling

Kanji on the lid: Sterling silver Shippo-yaki

while the back side is black lacquer with gilt gold leaf decorating the centers of each panel

Signature on the bottom: Maebata china

Vintage Japanese Katagami of Tsuru Cranes Flying w/ Plastic Frame

Item weight: 309 grams

Japanese Porcelain Teacup Vtg Sometsuke White Blue Lines Pattern Yunomi TC498 musical instrument Kanji on the lid: SterlingJapanese Porcelain Teacup Yunomi This is a Japanese vintage tea cup (Yunomi). The teacup is a stark white with bands of indigo blue in different thicknesses. There is also a plant like motif throughout. The rim is brown. This cup is for serving sencha (steeped loose leaf tea). White, blue Porcelain C1990 Item weight: 145 grams Packed weight: 300 grams Approx. 6 cm wide x 8 cm tall Good condition considering age. Some brown staining on inside bottom.