Antique Japanese Edo Era (c1850) Hand Painted Plum Blossom Ceramic Tea Cup 3.25" Shinhanga This image shows the arrival

This image shows the arrival on earth in mortal form of the White Snake Goddess who's beauty charms even the koi fish

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

75" x 10" Paul Jacoulet  giclée reproduction print titled "Jeune Fille de Jaluit

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1920 to 1950 go stones or goke were pulled from partial sets

Antique Japanese Edo Era (c1850) Hand Painted Plum Blossom Ceramic Tea Cup 3.25" Shinhanga This image shows the arrivalThis 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