Japanese Kutani Imari Porcelain Sake Cup Vtg Wan Ochoko Pine Plum Bamboo G334 paper mache Naruko doll

Naruko doll

while the front side is white with red and gold that features cranes over the wave

This was likely used in a school or office and repurposed later

Item weight:  941 grams

Japanese Kutani Imari Porcelain Sake Cup Vtg Wan Ochoko Pine Plum Bamboo G334 paper mache Naruko dollVintage Japanese Porcelain Sake Cup This is a vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain sake cup. This particular type of cup is called wan or "bowl type" due to its resemblance to a rice bowl. In terms of size, it is also called ochoko. This beautiful imari sake cup is fully decorated with precise gold linework surrounding a shochikubai (Pine, plum blossom, bamboo) motif on a raised texture blue dotted background. Each scene is beautifully illustrated with