Item Description: This is a charming Japanese sake cup (guinomi) featuring the distinctive characteristics of Akahada-yaki pottery with delightful folk art decoration. The piece showcases a beautiful contrast between the natural terracotta clay body and a creamy white glaze, creating a warm and inviting aesthetic. The cup is adorned with hand-painted colorful motifs depicting traditional Japanese scenes. The decoration includes vibrant yellow buildings rendered in a simplified style, charming human figures in red kimono, and scattered polka dots in green and red creating a festive atmosphere. These whimsical folk art elements are framed by red horizontal bands and black brushwork accents, creating a playful yet refined composition. The naive, expressive style of the decoration adds character and personality to this functional piece. The cup exhibits excellent traditional craftsmanship with its well-proportioned footed base exposing the characteristic Akahada clay body. The interior is finished with a smooth white glaze, making it both beautiful and practical for enjoying sake. The entire piece exudes a sense of joy and celebration, typical of folk ceramic traditions. Akahada-yaki is a traditional pottery style from Nara Prefecture with over 400 years of history, known for its distinctive red clay body and folk-inspired decorative motifs. This piece represents the enduring appeal of Japanese regional ceramic traditions and would make an excellent addition to any collection of Japanese sake ware or folk art ceramics. Size Height: 5 cm Width: 6 cm Depth: 6 cm Weight: 66 g Condition The cup shows minor signs of age-appropriate wear consistent with vintage Japanese pottery, while maintaining excellent structural integrity and vibrant decorative appeal. NOITICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.