Yellow Glaze Bird and Flower Motif Chawanmushi Bowl CATEGORY_Tool&Accessory-Toothpick Holder This beautiful ochoko sake cup

This beautiful ochoko sake cup showcases the kinsai technique

and a subtle cutout on the rim allows the lid to close neatly with the spoon in place

long favored as a popular motif

the black cat was called fukuneko (meaning lucky cat) and was considered a symbol of protection from evil

Despite the elegant feel of the handle

Yellow Glaze Bird and Flower Motif Chawanmushi Bowl CATEGORY_Tool&Accessory-Toothpick Holder This beautiful ochoko sake cupEnjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. Enveloped in a golden yellow glaze, this chawanmushi bowl conjures the vibrant hues of yamabuki, also known as Japanese kerria. Over this bright yellow background, a dainty image of a bird nestled among the branches of a tree is lovingly rendered in a simple circular frame that echoes the beautiful spherical shape of the piece. Versatile in size