A beautiful pair of Japanese blue and white soba choko cups, featuring hand-painted landscape scenes in traditional sometsuke (blue underglaze) style. These cups display classic scenic motifs with expressive brushwork, reflecting the aesthetic of traditional Japanese ceramics.
Originally used for dipping sauce for soba noodles, soba choko cups are now highly collectible and versatile, often used for tea, sake, or as decorative pieces.
Dimensions:
Height: approx. 2.5 inches
Diameter: approx. 3.25 inches
Material: Porcelain
Origin: Japan
Condition:
Good vintage condition. Both pieces show pitting to the glaze and wear consistent with age. No major cracks observed (see photos).