Pair of Antique Japanese Ceramic Sake Cups Blue & White Inkstone Large quantities arrived in Europe

Large quantities arrived in Europe as Chinese export porcelain in the early 18th century and it was copied at Meissen and elsewhere

This small chest measures approximately 28" tall by 30" wide by 16" deep

including mortise and tenon joints or intricate interlocking methods

Meiji period

It weights 1 lb 5 oz

Pair of Antique Japanese Ceramic Sake Cups Blue & White Inkstone Large quantities arrived in EuropeThis is a vintage Japanese porcelain blue and white sake cup called a "guinomi" or "sakazuki". Hand painted with a cobalt blue floral motif. Measures 2 1 4" in diameter by 1 1 2" tall (5. 5 x 4 cm). This tea cup is in fine condition.