Japanese Bizen Ware Tea Cup Guinomi Hakari Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Far

Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Far Eastern Army

The reverse reveals traditional Nepalese bronze-casting technique

The red-amber tone of the lacquer has matured over a century to a soft

Original 19th century finish under a newer protective finish

These plaques

Japanese Bizen Ware Tea Cup Guinomi Hakari Commander-in-Chief of the Russian FarJapanese Bizen ware yunomi (tea cup), hand thrown and wood fired, showing natural kiln effects with areas of dark grey, reddish clay, and ash variation typical of Bizen pottery. The form is simple and cylindrical with slight variation in the wall and rim, reflecting hand construction. Surface markings and color shifts come from the firing process, not applied glaze. In good condition with no cracks or chips observed. Minor irregularities and surface