Japanese Kutani Imari Porcelain Sake Cup Vtg Tsubomi Ochoko Blue Dot Flower G330 tokonoma The box opens with a

The box opens with a sliding panel

9 cm tall opening 2-4 cm

Kanji on sides: Naritasan Temple (naritasan)

this simple and sturdy square tray with a subtle line pattern and flat corners provides both function and beautiful decor in any space

the other side: standing little Jesus

Japanese Kutani Imari Porcelain Sake Cup Vtg Tsubomi Ochoko Blue Dot Flower G330 tokonoma The box opens with aVintage Japanese Porcelain Sake Cup This is a vintage Japanese Kutani 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 beautiful imari sake cup is fully decorated with precise gold linework of flowers and vines on a raised texture blue dotted background. There is a red and gold banded line near the base for one extra touch of color.