Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sake Cup Ochoko Guinomi Ukiyoe Shunga Art G297 plum blossoms Damage on box

Damage on box

and light creasing

27 cm long x 17 cm wide x 3 cm tall

Part of the negative is damaged on a bottom corner

Pale green glaze over the brown base

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sake Cup Ochoko Guinomi Ukiyoe Shunga Art G297 plum blossoms Damage on boxJapanese Vintage Porcelain Sake Cup This is a vintage Kutani Ware Japanese porcelain sake cup. This particular type of cup is called tsubomi or "bud type" due to its resemblance to a flower bud. In terms of size, it is also called ochoko. This unique cup features a shunga scene, erotic art made famous by woodblock print (ukiyoe) artists. It is hand painted with a variety of colors, including a shining gold. The outside of the cup is red with gold