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Kutani Golden Blue Soba Choko Cup – 3.2 in
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Kutani Ware Porcelain • 3.2 × 2.6 in / 8.2 × 6.5 cm • Gift Box • Made in Japan
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At 3.2 × 2.6 in (8.2 × 6.5 cm), the Kutani Golden Blue Soba Choko is compact enough for dipping sauce yet versatile enough for chawanmushi, small soups, desserts, or side dishes. The deep blue and gold finish adds visual interest while the traditional soba-choko proportions keep it practical for regular use.
Why You’ll Love It
Compact 3.2 in / 8.2 cm soba-choko size with multiple uses.
Deep blue Kutani ware finish with gold detailing.
Useful for soba dipping sauce, chawanmushi, small soups, desserts, and side dishes.
The Kutani Golden Blue Soba Choko is a compact Japanese porcelain cup designed around the traditional soba-choko form. Measuring approximately 3.2 in in diameter × 2.6 in high (8.2 × 6.5 cm), it works naturally for soba dipping sauce while remaining versatile enough for chawanmushi, small soups, desserts, or side dishes.
Its deep blue surface is accented with gold detailing, giving the cup a more decorative character than plain everyday soba ware without making it difficult to pair with other tableware. The compact cylindrical profile sits comfortably in the hand and keeps the decoration visible during use.
Made in Japan in the Kutani ware tradition of Ishikawa Prefecture, the cup combines a practical everyday form with the richer surface decoration associated with Kutani porcelain. Slight differences in tone or decorative finish may occur from piece to piece.
Presented in a gift box, it works well as a small Japanese tableware gift or as a single accent piece within a larger collection.
Hand wash with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Do not use in the dishwasher or microwave. Avoid abrasive cleaners and sudden temperature changes, and dry promptly with a soft cloth.
Artisan & Craft
Kutani ware has been produced in Ishikawa Prefecture for centuries and is known for richly decorated porcelain and expressive overglaze work. This soba choko uses the familiar compact form of an everyday Japanese dipping cup, but adds a deep blue surface and gold detailing for a more decorative presence at the table.
Note
Slight differences in tone and decorative finish may occur from piece to piece as part of the ceramic decoration process.
Questions About This Piece
What is a soba choko used for?
A soba choko is traditionally used for soba dipping sauce, but its compact size also works well for chawanmushi, small soups, desserts, and side dishes.
How large is the cup?
It measures approximately 3.2 in (8.2 cm) in diameter and 2.6 in (6.5 cm) high.
Does it come in a gift box?
Yes. It is presented in a gift box, making it suitable as a small Japanese tableware gift.
How should I care for it?
Hand wash with mild dish soap and a soft sponge. Avoid the dishwasher, microwave, abrasive cleaners, and sudden temperature changes.
Kutani ware · Ishikawa, Japan
Kutani: Japan’s art of brilliant color
Kutani ware emerged in Ishikawa in the 17th century and became
celebrated for bold overglaze painting and an unmistakably rich use
of color. Its decorative language ranges from expressive nature motifs
to highly detailed compositions, giving Kutani porcelain a vivid
character unlike almost any other Japanese ceramic tradition.
17th-century rootsborn in Ishikawa
Kutani Gosaifive signature colors
Overglaze paintingbold, layered, expressive
Ishikawa · Hokuriku · Japan
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Learn more about Kutani ware
What is Kutani ware?
Kutani ware is a tradition of Japanese porcelain associated with
Ishikawa Prefecture. It first developed in the 17th century and is
especially known for richly colored overglaze decoration, bold
compositions and a wide range of styles that evolved over several
centuries.
What are the five colors of Kutani ware?
The traditional Kutani palette is often referred to as Kutani Gosai,
or the five Kutani colors: red, yellow, green, purple and dark blue.
These vivid overglaze enamels are used in different combinations,
from dense decorative painting to more restrained contemporary work.
Where is Kutani ware made?
Kutani ware is associated with Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan’s
Hokuriku region, particularly the areas around Kaga, Komatsu and
Kanazawa. The original Kutani production began near present-day
Kaga in the mid-1600s.
Why does Kutani ware look so different from other Japanese porcelain?
Kutani is distinguished by its emphasis on decoration after the
porcelain body has been fired. Layers of colored enamel are applied
over the glaze, allowing artists to create saturated color, strong
outlines and highly expressive imagery. This gives Kutani ware a
more painterly and often more dramatic appearance than many other
Japanese porcelain traditions.
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