Vintage, retro, and stately "Kutani Akae (Red-Painted) Horseback Cup" This piece has a charming retro appeal, reflecting its era in its unique shape, painting style, fine details, color palette, and the inscription on the base. It's from a slightly older period and shows signs of aging, such as natural soiling, but there are no noticeable damages that would detract from its appearance, such as chips or cracks. Old horseback cups are impressive as interior decorations and can be enjoyed as display pieces. Outer diameter of the mouth: approximately 4.3 cm, height: approximately 8.2 cm.