This is a sake cup from the "Distant Days" series by the popular Kutani-yaki artist, Kazunori Takegoshi. The ceramic cup features a beautiful blue and gold color scheme, with a distinctive illustration of a figure illuminated by moonlight. What is the old man wearing a Middle Eastern hat thinking? The Silk Road... The way the piece is perceived varies from person to person, which is a characteristic of Takegoshi's work. - Color: Samarkand Blue (Middle Eastern blue), gold - Design: Figure illustration Thank you for viewing. The item is only the cup itself, without any accessories. It will be shipped via Yu-packet Plus. There are signs of wear and tear due to age. There may also be areas that we have not noticed. Please refer to the images for the condition and size. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to these details. Due to the nature of the item being sold for decluttering and to prevent swapping, returns and refunds are not accepted. We appreciate your understanding if you are purchasing a used item. Please also refer to the profile section. Type: Sake vessel Type: Ceramic Pottery: Kutani-yaki #MoonColor #KutaniYaki #KazunoriTakegoshi #JunTakegoshi #HaruhiMuta #BuzanFukushima #KazuoNakata #LivingNationalTreasure #YoshidaMitsuto #Gold #Moon #Blue #Shozodo #Ceramics #PopularArtist #YasushiYamakami #TaiseiYamagishi #ShigemasaMinami #KinseiTamura #SilkRoad