Vintage Japanese Kutani Shichifukujin Ebisu God of Fisherman, Merchants and Farmers Saki Cup

A SMALL 2.6CM HIGH VINTAGE JAPANESE HAND PAINTED SAKI CUP AND SAUCER. VERY DELICATE WITH CUP AND SAUCER HAVING A GOLD BACKGROUND. IN THE CENTER OF THE CUP SITS A HAND PAINTED ASIAN FIGURE THAT DEPICTS EBISU ONE OF THE SEVEN LUCKY GODS IN JAPANESE CULTURE. (NOTE FISH TAIL FIN PORTRUDING FROM GARMENT). BOTH CUP AND SAUCER ARE MARKED WITH THE SACER HAVING WHAT APPEARS TO BE AN IMPRESED KUTANI SEAL MARK. THE CUP HAS A GLAZE CRACK DESIGN ON THE OUTSIDE WHICH IS CHARACTERISTIC OF KUTANI WARE.
 
Kutani Ware Shichifukujin teacups feature hand-painted depictions of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) on porcelain, is a style of Japanese pottery with over 350 years of history. These teacups are known for their vibrant colors, intricate details, and elegant patterns, often incorporating elements like gourd and treasure fan designs. THE TRADITIONAL KUTANI STYLE ALSO INCLUDES A DELICATE ICE CRACK GLAZE LIKE CAN BE SEE ON OUR CUP. 
 
The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan, known as Shichifukujin are a group of deities associated with good fortune and happiness. They are: Ebisu, Daikokuten, Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Fukurokuju, Jurojin, and Hotei. Each god is believed to have originated from different religious and cultural backgrounds, including Japanese, Indian, and Chinese traditions.
 
MARKINGS: MARKED WITH IMPRESSED MARK ON BASE OF SAUCER AND PAINTED MARK ON BASE OF CUP.
 
SIZE 7.5CM WIDE TO EDGE OF HANDLE 2.6CM HIGH
SAUCER 10CM DIAMETER
CONDITION: SCRAPE TO GOLD ON SAUCER. NO CHIPS. NO CRACKS.  IN GOOD VINTAGE CONTION
 
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