Kutani Kosen Ochoko Sake Cups small tatami The exterior of both pieces

The exterior of both pieces is brushed with white slip

The front is hand-painted and decorated with what appears to be plovers and crashing waves

Demand gradually dwindled around the middle of the Showa period

but care must be taken to dry it thoroughly before storing

or for those of you who practice tea

Kutani Kosen Ochoko Sake Cups small tatami The exterior of both pieces*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a set of seven small ochoko sake cups made around 30 40 years ago by Kutani Kosen. They are wheel thrown and the front of each cup is decorated with various floral motifs. Some of the glazes include Shino which is very unusual for a Kutani kiln. Kutani Kosen is a well known kiln that has been in the business since 1870.