Japanese Porcelain Sake Cup Vtg Sakazuki Guinomi Minogame Turtle White Gold G255 cosmetics box 25 cm wide × 20

25 cm wide × 20

Brown and light brown glaze

5 cm long x 19 cm wide x 21

Old tape residue covering small tear near top edge

Vintage Japanese Bamboo Storage Basket

Japanese Porcelain Sake Cup Vtg Sakazuki Guinomi Minogame Turtle White Gold G255 cosmetics box 25 cm wide × 20Japanese Vintage Porcelain Sake Cup This is a vintage Japanese porcelain sake cup. This particular type of cup is called a sakazuki, a wide mouthed sake cup often used for ceremonial purposes. Sakazuki typically only holds a couple of sips of sake. This white cup is painted with the design of a turtle (minogame). Minogame are a legendary turtle often depicted in traditional Japanese artwork and stories with a long tail and symbolizes longevity. The