Songbird

Vintage Japanese yunomi featuring colorful chrysanthemums, wildflowers, and a brightly painted bird nestled among the blooms. The detailed artwork wraps around the cup like a miniature painted screen, revealing new details each time it is turned in the hand.

Pieces like this were popular during the Showa period and reflect the enduring Japanese love of seasonal flowers and birds.

Estimated period: Showa period, 1960s–1980s

Condition: vintage item; small signs of age may be present and are part of its character.