Vintage Kibi Ushi Folk Toy small cup and saucer which translates as Junior Fifth

which translates as Junior Fifth Rank

and in 1970 the Japan International Exhibition selected a piece made by Kizan II and presented it to the visiting Emperor and Empress

and the decoration includes ume blossoms

and this is due to the sudden drop in temperature when the bowl is removed from the kiln

This listing is for a Kyo-ware nodate-sized chawan made around 20 years ago

Vintage Kibi Ushi Folk Toy small cup and saucer which translates as Junior Fifth*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a kibi ushi folk toy from Tsuyama city in Okayama. It is made of bamboo and features a tatami saddle as well as fabric and string trim. This piece is quite old, and its natural bamboo colour. Kibi ushi are usually painted black, this one is a little more unusual. Please read below regarding the condition of the item, and