Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Cups Pair Hand Painted Scalloped Choko Bowls 3\" For Sale

# Antique Japanese Imari / Arita Porcelain Cups - Matching PairUp for your consideration is a beautiful, authentic matching pair of antique Japanese Imari porcelain cups (historically utilized as small tea cups or soba choko dipping bowls). These pieces showcase exceptional hand-painted artisan craftsmanship from the late 19th Century (Meiji era).### 🎨 Design & Aesthetic Details
- **Exterior Motif 1:** Alternating panels featuring finely detailed robed figures/deities highlighted in vibrant green and iron-red overglaze enamels.
- **Exterior Motif 2:** Detailed iron-red and orange floral medallions (chrysanthemums/peonies) outlined in lobed, cloud-shaped underglaze blue frames.
- **Interior Rim:** Finished with a traditional hand-painted underglaze blue diaper/geometric border along the fluted edges.
- **The Base:** Features a blank center encircled by a traditional hand-painted underglaze blue \"comb\" pattern (Kushigade) around the outer footrim.### 📐 Dimensions
- **Diameter:** Approx. 3 inches at the rim (Please see photos with ruler for exact scale).### 🔍 Condition Report
- Excellent antique condition with no major chips, cracks, or structural restorations detected.
- Features charming, authentic manufacturing characteristics inherent to antique kiln firing, including minor glaze pits, tiny iron spots on the unglazed footrims, and light, natural wear to the overglaze gold/enamel paint from age.
- Please study all high-resolution photos carefully as they serve as the primary visual description of the items\' condition.### 📦 Shipping & Handling
Items will be packed with professional care using heavy-duty bubble wrap and a sturdy box to ensure safe transit. Combined shipping is available if you purchase multiple items from our store.