Aochibu Soba Choko Cup Salad Bowl This lovely Japanese teapot is

This lovely Japanese teapot is painted with twin sparrows perching on a branch and getting close to each other

a Kutani ware technique in which a clear glaze is applied over silver leaf

This beer cup looks simple at first glance

The refreshing white-based small bowl is a handy size

This is a beautiful ceramic Japanese teapot

Aochibu Soba Choko Cup Salad Bowl This lovely Japanese teapot isThis soba choko cup features the traditional aochibu pattern. The aochibu style was developed in the Taisho era (1912 1926 CE). Small dots in blue or white are applied to the colored background to create a special texture. A great deal of skill is required to make the dots the same size, evenly spaced, and the same color. Not only for drinking sake, but it can be used as a soba dipping sauce cup, soup cup, dessert cups for ice cream, yogurt, fruits,