Japanese Porcelain Sake Cup Ochoko Guinomi Oni Otafuku Devil Sculpture G284 tokonoma The Tiger is one of

The Tiger is one of the twelve signs of the Japanese zodiac and represents strength and authority

5 cm tall (with handle upright)

Some lacquer chipping on outside bottom edge and inside around brush rest

二上新内(乃木将軍) (song title)

this piece features raised zodiac image of a white rabbit leaping over ocean waves and shore rocks

Japanese Porcelain Sake Cup Ochoko Guinomi Oni Otafuku Devil Sculpture G284 tokonoma The Tiger is one ofJapanese Vintage Porcelain Sake Cup This is a vintage Japanese porcelain sake cup. It features two different designs on the inside and outside, and is called Kimen hai or Setsubun hai. The inside depicts Otafuku, a traditional Japanese lucky charm. The unglazed outside features a sculpture of an Oni or a devil face. This design is from Setsubun,a traditional Japanese event held in February. Devil horns and a jaw make it stand without wobbling. White,