An exceptional, museum-quality piece of traditional Japanese ceramic art, featuring one of the most prestigious and technically demanding themes in Kutani porcelain history: The 36 Immortal Poets.
 
Artistic Highlights:
Exterior: Breathtakingly detailed, hand-painted depiction of the legendary poets wrapped in lavish gold leaf detailing (Kinrande style). The facial expressions and garments are rendered with stunning precision for a piece of this scale.
 
Interior: A magnificent showcase of the legendary Saizi (Micro-Calligraphy) technique. The inner walls are densely inscribed with the classical poems of the masters, written with a hair-thin brush.
 
Signatures & Marks: The base features the traditional red and gold Kutani (九谷) mark. The interior contains a handwritten artist signature in cursive script (Soshō) next to a red seal. Due to the highly stylized cursive nature of the calligraphy, the exact reading remains open to interpretation, though the execution strongly mirrors the style of master kilns specializing in high-end micro-calligraphy (such as the school of Oda Seizan).
 
Item Condition & Provenance:
Cup Condition: Excellent vintage/antique condition. Absolutely no chips, cracks, repairs, or visible fading to the heavy gold detailing.
Box: Includes the original wooden storage box base. Please note: The top lid of the wooden box is missing. The cup will be safely nested inside its original base for transport.
 
Approximate Dimensions:
Diameter: 5.0 cm (1.96")
Height: 5.3 cm (2.08")
 
 
Shipping & Handling:
This delicate piece will be professionally packed with the highest care to ensure its safe arrival at your home.