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

This looks to be a Thai or other east Asian Buddha

Please view the closeup pictures to admire the finely painted details and workmanship of this lidded Imari bowl

The walls are thin and the base is etched with "china"

NEVER BOIL TEA IN THE KETTLE FOR DRINKING as this will oxidize the tea and leave a horrible bitter flavor

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