Vintage Sushi Topping Teacup｜Bold Blue Calligraphy Design

This is a vintage Japanese teacup (yunomi) used at a sushi restaurant.
We found it at To-ji Temple’s antique market in Kyoto, a great place to discover interesting and rare antiques.

The cup shows big, hand-painted characters of popular sushi toppings in blue, like:

• 鮪 (tuna)
• 鰻 (eel)鯛
• (sea bream)
• 鯵 (horse mackerel)

Around the top and bottom, the names of these fish are also written in smaller brown letters, repeating in a rhythm that wraps around the cup.

This kind of cup was common in Japanese sushi shops during the Showa era (1926–1989). It was both useful and fun — showing the menu right on the cup! The beige color on the edges adds to its retro look.

This is a great item for lovers of Japanese food culture, vintage design, or sushi-themed decor.

🛍️ This is a one-of-a-kind item — once it’s gone, it’s gone.
📚 Curious about Japanese antique markets? Read about the To-ji Temple market here

📏 Size (approx.)

• Height: ~8.3 cm
• Diameter: ~6.8 cm

⚠️ Condition

Some signs of age and use may be visible, including slight fading of letters or glaze marks. But it’s in overall solid vintage condition with great character.