Japanese Precept Dragon Tea Cup Ryukyu Ware Okinawa 80% Full Asahi Pottery
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Product details
| Management number | 36516013 | Release Date | 2026/01/05 | List Price | $32.93 | Model Number | 36516013 | ||
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This is described as a "kyōkun chawan" or precept (lesson) tea cup.
A type of Japanese tea cup designed to illustrate the Confucian teaching of hara hachi bun me, meaning "eat until you are 80 percent full."
The liquid drains out of the bases hole if "overfilled" above the 80% mark teaching physically, Confucian's lesson to not overeat.
3 1/2"H x 4"W x 4"L
14 oz.
NOTES:
~ This has a Japanese symbolic dragon theme on the outside as well as on the inside mechanism.
~ The white spots in photos are reflections from the high gloss glaze.
~ NO chips, cracks, or crazing. In great used vintage condition!
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| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Housewares > Bowl |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Like new |
Bowl
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