Japanese Porcelain Yunomi Teacup Vtg Pottery Otafuku Okame Smiling Woman TC520 singing bell Kanji meaning: organization for children

Kanji meaning: organization for children in Dan area

Packed weight: 577 grams

22 cm long x 23

186 cm long x 44 cm wide ( Ends 49 cm wide)

Japanese Porcelain Yunomi Teacup Vtg Pottery Otafuku Okame Smiling Woman TC520 singing bell Kanji meaning: organization for childrenJapanese Porcelain Yunomi Teacup This vintage Japanese teacup is made of porcelain and shaped and painted with the likeness of a popular Noh character called Otafuku Okame. Also known as "the smiling woman", this female character has a round face, a low and round nose, drooping hair, and round and protruding cheeks (high cheeks). She is said to bring happiness and good fortune to any man she marries. This cup is called yunomi or a smaller, sometimes