Japan Blue Yoraku Pattern Soba Choko Cup wth Condiment Plate MATERIAL_Bamboo is decorated with a falling

is decorated with a falling sakura (cherry blossom) motif using shell inlays and wood bark

a more beautiful and gorgeous table setting can be achieved

a female artist originally from the Philippines

the design with autumn flowers gives a more seasonal feeling

which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware

Japan Blue Yoraku Pattern Soba Choko Cup wth Condiment Plate MATERIAL_Bamboo is decorated with a fallingThis 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