Antique Japanese Edo Era (c1850) Hand Painted Plum Blossom Ceramic Tea Cup 3.25" Shinhanga 1920 to 1950 go stones

1920 to 1950 go stones or goke were pulled from partial sets

There are signs of wear and oxidation in between the outer rim edge where trapped moisture from the hands from regular use and practice collects

Custom sizes can be produced upon request

This is an antique Japanese five level food box known as a Jubako made of Japanese sugi (cryptomeria) wood in the early Meiji Era (c

This looks to be a Thai or other east Asian Buddha

Antique Japanese Edo Era (c1850) Hand Painted Plum Blossom Ceramic Tea Cup 3.25" Shinhanga 1920 to 1950 go stonesThis is an antique Japanese late Edo Era (c. 1850's) all hand painted tea cup (Yunomi) used specifically for drinking sencha. These days this size cup is also often used for drinking sake, especially chilled. This teacup was fired in a wood burning kiln at high temperatures for lasting durability. It has a stylized plum blossom and bamboo design in akai imari (multi color imari). It measures 3 1 4" in across by 2 1 2" tall (8 x 6. 5 cm). This cup