Antique Japanese Edo Era c1850's Imari Sake Cup Sobachoko (damage) Garden A beautiful example of Japanese

A beautiful example of Japanese lacquerware

The collection original piece that this scan was taken from is a "First Stage" edition with only 60 impression every created making this image a truly rare treasure from 1937

The red (beni-uri) lacquer finish — applied over the wood and burnished to a deep oxblood tone — shows the honest patina of age: edge wear

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

The clear lacquer finish sets off the wood grain nicely

Antique Japanese Edo Era c1850's Imari Sake Cup Sobachoko (damage) Garden A beautiful example of JapaneseThis is an antique Japanese cup called a Sobachoko (dating back probably to the mid to late Edo Era (c. 1850's). 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 all hand painted design. This bowl measures 3" in diameter by 2 1 4" tall (7. 5 x 5. 5 cm). It has a dark