Japan Blue Checkered Pattern Soba Choko Cup with Condiment Plate
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This soba choko cup, used as a dipping bowl when eating soba, comes with a small condiment plate that is used to put finely cut spring onions and wasabi for the dipping sauce. The plate can also be used as a lid or a coaster as well.
The finely painted design on the cup and the plate is a checkered pattern, known as ichimatsu. Its design of squares and rectangles arranged in a simple grid pattern is known as an auspicious pattern with the meanings of "eternity," "development," and "prosperity" because of its uninterrupted and endless image.
DETAILS
| Quantity |
1 |
| Size | [Cup] D 8.0 cm (3.1 in) x H 7.0 cm (2.8 in) [Plate] D 8.5 cm (3.3 in) x H 1.7 cm (0.7 in) |
| Capacity | 170ml(5.7oz) |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Package Type | Paper box |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | Yes |
Maker / Brand
"To modernize Arita ware, modernize luxury Japanese porcelain culture, and convey it to the world": that is the vision of the seventh generation Yazaemon of Arita Porcelain Lab.
Arita Porcelain Lab's tableware retains an ancient Japanese aesthetic of elegance while adding fresh new details. They have developed original glazes through countless prototypes to achieve just the right collection of hues, creating patterns and designs that are traditional yet freely combine to suit modern interiors.
Not limited to Japan, Arita Porcelain Lab has collaborated with French brands like Guerlain, Laduree, and Paris's Mandarin Hotel, its tableware being enjoyed worldwide.
Crafts
Crafted in the historic town of Arita, located in Saga Prefecture, Arita ware stands as the most venerable porcelain production hub in the annals of Japanese history. Characterized by its ethereal translucent white surface adorned with vibrant paintings, it has profoundly influenced the porcelain craft across Europe.
Within Japan, Arita ware is held in high esteem as a prestigious brand, with the town of Arita acknowledged as a quintessential production area.
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Soba Choko Cups
Soba choko cups are primarily designed to hold dipping broth accompanying soba, but they are also used for drinking tea and sake. Soba choko on the larger side are similar in size to yunomi cups, making them just right for casual tea drinking, while those on the smaller side are closer to guinomi cups, perfect for elegant sips of sake.
Regardless of how you use them, the versatility and charm of a soba choko make them a stylish and convenient addition to any table.
Blue
As a cool color, blue evokes feelings of calm, nobility, coolness, and tranquility. It is highly suitable for use in a variety of items, from everyday to celebratory.
Blue is featured prominently across Japanese art: for example, in Katsushika Hokusai's The Great Wave of Kanagawa. Shades like mizu iro, a pale aqua that literally means "water color," have been used frequently for summer kimonos since the Edo period (1603 CE–1868 CE). Meanwhile kon, or navy blue, conveys a sense of calm and sophistication and has historically been widely used in daily life. Finally, sometsuke refers to blue and white ceramics, a classic color pairing that is always in style. Explore these and more beautiful blues below.
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