This is a sake cup by Kutani-yaki artist Taisei Yamagishi. He is currently a member of the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition (Nitten) council and a judge. It features an auspicious design of the zodiac dog and pine trees. How about a small present for those born in the Year of the Dog? Comes in a wooden box. Diameter: Approximately 8.8 cm (approximate) Height: Approximately 3.8 cm (approximate) #guinomi (sake cup) #sakeware #sake #sakazuki (sake cup) #ochoko (small sake cup) #Shiba Inu