Japanese Porcelain Sake Cup Vtg Sakazuki Guinomi Minogame Turtle White Gold G259 Scroll Wrinkles on the corner

Wrinkles on the corner

Packed weight: 273 grams

and more as an offering to Buddha and one's ancestors

Words on box: Bamboo

Arabesque motifs (Karakusamon) pattern

Japanese Porcelain Sake Cup Vtg Sakazuki Guinomi Minogame Turtle White Gold G259 Scroll Wrinkles on the cornerJapanese Vintage Porcelain Sake Cup This is a vintage Japanese porcelain sake cup. This particular type of cup is called a sakazuki, a wide mouthed sake cup often used for ceremonial purposes. Sakazuki typically only holds a couple of sips of sake. This white cup is painted with the design of a turtle (minogame). Minogame are a legendary turtle often depicted in traditional Japanese artwork and stories with a long tail and symbolizes longevity. The