Kataoka Seikan Hidasuki Beer Cups #3 dark blue maneki neko 5”) x 11

5”) x 11

flat hira chawan being the opposite and set aside for summer use

As with all of his dolls Kintaro has expressive qualities

It’s in very good condition aside from a shallow chip near tail

This item is an amulet for bringing luck

Kataoka Seikan Hidasuki Beer Cups #3 dark blue maneki neko 5”) x 11*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a pair of Bizen ware beer cups made by noted potter, Kataoka Seikan. They are wheel thrown and wood fired in a noborigama climbing kiln. Both cups feature what is known as hidasuki markings. Hidasuki refers to the process of wrapping wares with cords of straw which fire off and leave brilliant red streaks. Bizen ware is