Japanese Porcelain Teacup Vtg Sometsuke White Blue Lines Pattern Yunomi TC498 musical instrument while the back side is

while the back side is black lacquer with gilt gold leaf decorating the centers of each panel

Kanji on the lid: Sterling silver Shippo-yaki

where the host puts charcoal into the furnace or furo in front of the guests

translucent small beads: 0

Japanese Porcelain Teacup Vtg Sometsuke White Blue Lines Pattern Yunomi TC498 musical instrument while the back side isJapanese Porcelain Teacup Yunomi This is a Japanese vintage tea cup (Yunomi). The teacup is a stark white with bands of indigo blue in different thicknesses. There is also a plant like motif throughout. The rim is brown. This cup is for serving sencha (steeped loose leaf tea). White, blue Porcelain C1990 Item weight: 145 grams Packed weight: 300 grams Approx. 6 cm wide x 8 cm tall Good condition considering age. Some brown staining on inside bottom.