Arita Porcelain Lab Japan Blue Circle Motif Soba Choko Cup and Condiment Plate Set

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.  

Circles symbolize the sun and are considered a source of power. A circle without a starting or ending point is considered auspicious because it signifies infinity.
In addition, the lattice pattern applied throughout is said to ward off evil, as the squares are said to keep an eye out for evil spirits.

This is an item from the Arita Porcelain Lab's signature series called Japan Blue.

While preserving the traditional style of Arita Ware, the blue tones are arranged in a modern way, and each piece is individually brushed by craftsmen to create an incomparable elegance. Many of the designs are arranged with traditional auspicious designs, making the tableware suitable for the modern dining scene.

Although made for Japanese soba, this cup can also be used for desserts such as puddings or ice cream. As it comes with a lid, you can use it to drink hot Japanese tea or to make Japanese style steamed egg custard "chawanmushi"  or to drink sake. Small portions of nuts or dry snacks can also be put into the cup and be placed on a side table.

Arita Porcelain Lab is a brand/company revived by the seventh generation of Yazaemon as a successor to the long-established Arita porcelain kiln established in 1804. To make Arita porcelain a global brand, the company has been working to create modern Arita porcelain that is in tune with modern lifestyles while incorporating more than 200 years of traditions. 

PRODUCT DETAIL

• Dimension: [Cup]8.0cm(3.1in) x H7.0cm(2.8in)/[Plate]8.5cm(3.3in) x H1.7cm(0.7in)
• Capacity: 170ml(5.7oz)
• Material: Porcelain 
• Origin: Made in Japan - Arita Ware
• Brand: Arita Porcelain Lab