Japanese Arita Sometsuke Porcelain Yunomi Teacup Vtg Karako Children Blue TC521 material-other Some scratches and chips around

Some scratches and chips around exposed edges

Japanese celadon flower vase

one throws dried beans at oni (ogres) to chase them

A kid kokeshi doll

Signature on the paper 茂

Japanese Arita Sometsuke Porcelain Yunomi Teacup Vtg Karako Children Blue TC521 material-other Some scratches and chips aroundJapanese Arita Porcelain Yunomi Teacup This vintage Japanese teacup is made of Arita porcelain. It is sometsuke (blue and white) and features a design of pine trees and playing children of Tang Dynasty China (karako), a popular decorative motif in Japan during the Edo Period that symbolizes longevity and health for children. This cup is called yunomi, or a smaller, sometimes more cylindrical cup made for serving and drinking sencha (standard looseleaf