Japanese Porcelain Yunomi Teacup Pottery Vtg White Blue Hishi Fish Sencha TC587 akae Japanese silver-plated metal basket

Japanese silver-plated metal basket

This is an antique Japanese Buddhist zushi shrine

OK condition considering its age

Governor of Gifu Prefecture

20 cm long x 15 cm wide

Japanese Porcelain Yunomi Teacup Pottery Vtg White Blue Hishi Fish Sencha TC587 akae Japanese silver-plated metal basketJapanese Porcelain Pottery Yunomi Teacup This vintage Japanese porcelain teacup is mostly white with a blue inside rim and foot. On the outside are painted images of water caltrop plants (hishi), a fish, and a small crab. This cup is called yunomi, made for serving and drinking sencha (standard loose leaf tea). It is typically brought to guests in one's home, a business, or a restaurant on a lacquered obon tray. White, blue, green Porcelain, pottery,