Japan Blue Yoraku Pattern Soba Choko Cup wth Condiment Plate CATEGORY_Interior-Kokeshi Wipe off water with a

Wipe off water with a dry cloth

making it a practical choice for everyday dining

and plum are gorgeous

and the smooth shape and details are elaborately crafted by Yamanaka lacquerware's woodworking technique

Japan Blue Yoraku Pattern Soba Choko Cup wth Condiment Plate CATEGORY_Interior-Kokeshi Wipe off water with aThis soba choko cup, used as a dipping bowl when eating soba, comes with a small condiment plate that is used to put finely cut spring onions and wasabi for the dipping sauce. The plate can also be used as a lid or a coaster as well. The pattern painted on this cup is known as the yoraku motif. The design depicts accessories worn by Indian aristocrats and this motif can be seen on ceiling of Buddhist temples. It is considered as one of the traditional