Asanoha Hemp Pattern Tea Cups persimmon tea bowl Gourds are an auspicious symbol

Gourds are an auspicious symbol linked to longevity and fertility

and again in 1930

The blade is narrow and this piece appears to have had little use

They’re in very good condition aside from surface imperfections

Chago:  L

Asanoha Hemp Pattern Tea Cups persimmon tea bowl Gourds are an auspicious symbol*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a set of five Mino ware sencha tea cups made for Takane Japan. Each cup is decorated with a traditional blue and white asanoha hemp pattern. The asanoha pattern consists of six diamonds to form a geometric pattern resembling hemp. It is commonly found on pottery and textiles, and traditionally associated with the health