MARUHIRO IROE Soba Choko Cup - 170ml Japanese Noodle Soup Bowl - Set of 5 Traditional Hand-Painted Ceramic Cups - Perfect for Soba, Udon, Ramen & Asian Tea Ceremonies

Product Description

This small bowl, known as a mamebachi, is a pretty little thing—small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Recommended for garnishes, spices, and condiments like sauces, pickles, jams, butter, tempura salt, sashimi soy sauce, and even small snacks. In this series, all the paintings are redesigned in a cute way to reflect the tradition and the modern Hasami tableware style.?

Macaw -?花鳥文

A very congratulatory "Kachobun" design features a?small bird perched on a branch of plum. That is a beautiful macaw that lives in the Amazon River basin and is said to be a sacred bird that protects the sun god.

Pug -?鹿紅葉文
Autumn leaves is a symbol of longevity and longevity, and has been used in various crafts since ancient times as a pattern to express the atmosphere of autumn.?The lively deer pattern has become a fun pug.

Exotic Shorthair -?樹花文
Instead of the tiger, which means warding off evil, the exotic shorthair of Mofumofu with a sharp eye is treated.?He keeps an eye on me as the guardian deity of the house.

Hedgehog -?葡萄栗鼠文（ぶどうりすもん）
The traditional pattern means fertility, fertility, longevity, etc., and is considered to be an auspicious pattern.?The squirrel, which is considered to be a lucky charm for the prosperity of descendants because it resembles a mouse, has become a cute pygmy hedgehog (Four-toed hedgehog).

Axolotl -?魚藻文
The grass carp of the auspicious pattern "fish algae", which means that the property is surplus, was replaced with the axolotl that became a big boom in Japan in the 1980s.?It is a symbol of death and rebirth in Aztec mythology.

As every?piece?has its handmade feature, slight irregularities in size, glaze, colour and texture might occur and reflect the nature of the artisan product.

■ Made In Japan, Hasami?Town

■ Pattern Options to Choose: Macaw, Pug, Exotic Shorthair, Hedgehog OR Axolotl

■ Microwave Safe?BUT NOT Suitable for Dishwasher

■ Material: Porcelain

■ Size: 8 cm diameter x 6.1 cm height / 170 ml

?? Comes with a box. Ideal as a gift.