Kutani Porcelain Soba Choko Cup Kutani Soba Porcelain Choko Cup
Kutani Porcelain Soba Choko Cup Kutani Soba Porcelain Choko Cup
Kutani Porcelain Soba Choko Cup Kutani Soba Porcelain Choko Cup
Kutani Porcelain Soba Choko Cup Kutani Soba Porcelain Choko Cup

Kutani Porcelain Soba Choko Cup

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Single cup • Porcelain • 3.2" (8.2 cm) diameter × 2.6" (6.5 cm) height • Made in Japan
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For dipping soba, serving a single dessert, or setting out a small side dish, Kutani Porcelain Soba Choko Cup keeps a compact, steady feel in hand. Porcelain and Japan-made Kutani ware give it a clean presence, while the Kutani Gosai sasanqua motif adds color without crowding the table. Diameter 3.2" (8.2 cm) × height 2.6" (6.5 cm), packed in a paper box for keeping or gifting.

Why You’ll Love It

    • Kutani Gosai decoration adds a lively accent to the table
    • Compact porcelain cup that feels easy to hold and serve from
    • Sized for soba sauce, desserts, soups, and small side dishes
    • Can also be used for chawanmushi, a small vase, or storage
    • Includes a paper box, making it easy to keep or give

    Pairs well with

    For desserts, soups, and small dishes

    Product Description

    This soba choko cup is shaped for everyday use, with a compact form that sits easily in the hand and on the table. Made of porcelain and finished with Kutani Gosai decoration, it brings color to a meal without asking for attention. The motif is sasanqua, presented in the style of Kutani ware.

    At 3.2" × 2.6" (8.2 cm × 6.5 cm), it is sized for soba sauce, but its uses go well beyond that. It can serve desserts, soups, small side dishes, chawanmushi, and even work as a small vase or container for little items. That flexibility is what makes soba choko such a practical piece to keep close at hand.

    The cup is made in Japan, and the body is porcelain. Its clean shape and painted surface make it easy to pair with both simple and patterned table settings. The cup comes as a single piece, with no extra accessories included.

    It arrives in a paper box, which makes it easy to keep or give as a present. The piece is listed with a manufacturing year of 2025. Because each item has individual differences, the placement of the pattern, the depth of color, and the size may vary slightly from piece to piece.

    Product Information
    • Size: 3.2" × 2.6" (8.2 cm × 6.5 cm)
    • Material: Porcelain
    • Style: Kutani ware
    • Motif: Sasanqua
    • Decoration: Kutani Gosai
    • Included: Cosmetic box, ready for gifting
    • Made in Japan in the Kutani Ware area
    Care instructions

    Handle with care to protect the Kutani decoration. Handwashing is recommended.

    Artisan & Craft
    Artisan & Craft

    Kutani ware is a traditional Japanese style from Ishikawa, and this soba choko cup is finished with Kutani Gosai decoration and a sasanqua motif. Made of porcelain, it brings color and a compact, practical form to everyday serving.

    Note

    Each cup may vary slightly in pattern placement, color shading, and size. Please handle gently to protect the Kutani decoration.

    Questions About This Piece

    What can I serve in this cup besides soba sauce?
    It works well for desserts, soups, small side dishes, chawanmushi, and other small servings. Some people also use it as a small vase or for keeping little items together.
    What makes this piece different from a plain soba choko?
    This cup is finished with Kutani Gosai decoration and a sasanqua motif, so it adds color to the table while keeping the compact, practical shape of a soba choko.
    Is it suitable as a gift?
    Yes. It comes in a paper box and is easy to give for occasions such as weddings, birthdays, housewarmings, or other celebrations.
    Will every cup look exactly the same?
    No. Each piece may vary slightly in pattern placement, color shading, and size, so small differences from the photo are part of the product's character.
    Kutani ware from Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

    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 roots born in Ishikawa
    Kutani Gosai five signature colors
    Overglaze painting bold, layered, expressive
    Ishikawa · Hokuriku · Japan

    Discover Kutani

    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.