Antique Japanese Edo Era (c1850) Hand Painted Plum Blossom Ceramic Tea Cup 3.25" Shinhanga This is an antique Japanese

This is an antique Japanese five level food box known as a Jubako made of Japanese sugi (cryptomeria) wood in the early Meiji Era (c

This looks to be a Thai or other east Asian Buddha

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

Burnt lacquer hardware

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

Antique Japanese Edo Era (c1850) Hand Painted Plum Blossom Ceramic Tea Cup 3.25" Shinhanga This is an antique JapaneseThis 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