Japanese Porcelain Yunomi Teacup Vtg Pottery Otafuku Okame Smiling Woman TC520 singing bell 22 cm long x 23

22 cm long x 23

the crafter of this item used old business ledger notes to fortify the inside and give it a unique look

The front and back covers are green paper

It has an attached red string

Japanese Porcelain Yunomi Teacup Vtg Pottery Otafuku Okame Smiling Woman TC520 singing bell 22 cm long x 23Japanese 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