Japanese Arita Porcelain Yunomi Teacup

This vintage Japanese teacup is made of Arita porcelain. It is sometsuke (blue and white) and features a design of pine trees and playing children of Tang Dynasty China (karako), a popular decorative motif in Japan during the Edo Period that symbolizes longevity and health for children. 
This cup is called yunomi, or a smaller, sometimes more cylindrical cup made for serving and drinking sencha (standard looseleaf tea). These cups are typically brought to guest in one’s home, a business, or a restaurant on a lacquered obon tray.

• White, blue
• Porcelain
• Stamp on bottom: 鍋島華山(Nabeshima kazan)
• C1970
• Item weight: 94 grams
• Packed weight: 294 grams
• Approx. 9.5 cm wide x 5.5 cm tall cm 
• Good condition considering age. Small chip on rim. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
• We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan

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