Antique Japanese Meij Era 1868-1912 Stenciled Imari Tea Cup Ceramic 3" Ikebana/Bonsai where poetic associations between plovers

where poetic associations between plovers and the sea were often found in literature

Vintage Japanese 7" thick Goban for the game of Go

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The hand crafted decorations are of a Fierce Red dragon in flames coiling around a solid black background

1880's) ornate Cloisonné charger (plate)

Antique Japanese Meij Era 1868-1912 Stenciled Imari Tea Cup Ceramic 3" Ikebana/Bonsai where poetic associations between ploversThis is an antique Japanese tea cup (dating back probably to the mid to late Meiji Era. Typically used for drinking hot tea or cold sake these days it may even be used as dipping bowl for noodle, hold sauce or spices and otherwise a nice all purpose items for food service. Made of a high fire ceramic for lasting durability. It has a stenciled and hand painted design and artist signature. This bowl measures 3 3 8" in diameter by 2 5 8" tall (8. 5 x 6.