Antique Japanese Meij Era c1910 stenciled Imari Sobachoko Ceramic Usubata With exception to some signs

With exception to some signs of use with bumps and one cracked elephant head seen in pic 2 and all original deep patina

This chawan measures 4

The ten drawers are of various sizes and move easily without binding

This is a 6 3/4" x 10" Yoshitoshi giclée reproduction print of a Japanese Meiji era ukiyo-e (woodblock print) titled Katada Bay Moon c

the kenzan is an indispensable tool in ikebana

Antique Japanese Meij Era c1910 stenciled Imari Sobachoko Ceramic Usubata With exception to some signsThis is an antique Japanese cup called a Sobachoko (dating back probably to the mid to late Meiji Era (c. 1900). Typically used for drinking cold sake these days it may also be used as dipping bowl for noodle, hold sauce or spices and otherwise an 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. Might also be called a "guinomi" but may be