Antique Japanese Meij Era c1910 stenciled Imari Sobachoko Ceramic Usubata aka Kunisada Tsunoda (1786 –

aka Kunisada Tsunoda (1786 – 1865) of the Utagawa school

This is an antique Japanese small sake jugfrom the Meiji Era (c

Featuring a mirrored scene  of cherry blossoms in bloom with a tiny sparrow flying in to perch on them

With exception to some signs of use with bumps and one cracked elephant head seen in pic 2 and all original deep patina

This chawan measures 4

Antique Japanese Meij Era c1910 stenciled Imari Sobachoko Ceramic Usubata aka Kunisada Tsunoda (1786 –This is an antique Japanese cup called a Sobachoko (dating back probably to the mid to late Meiji Era (c. 1900). Typically used for drinking cold sake these days it may also be used as dipping bowl for noodle, hold sauce or spices and otherwise an nice all purpose items for food service. Made of a high fire ceramic for lasting durability. It has a stenciled and hand painted design and artist signature. Might also be called a "guinomi" but may be