Asanoha Hemp Pattern Tea Cups persimmon tea bowl In 1924 Hamada Shoji returned

In 1924 Hamada Shoji returned to Japan from England and stayed with the Sakuma family

The interior of the bowl in this listing is decorated with a leaf imprint painted with cobalt blue underglaze

They’re in very good condition aside from surface imperfections

and ground and polished

Gourds are an auspicious symbol linked to longevity and fertility

Asanoha Hemp Pattern Tea Cups persimmon tea bowl In 1924 Hamada Shoji returned*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