Post-war, these dishes with raised, decorative designs were exported from Nagoya to the world. Espresso cup size. Craftsmen drew pictures by squeezing special glaze onto bisque-fired pottery, and then fired them again to complete the process. This technique is called "Tomomori" or "Itchin." It was popular after the war and many were manufactured for overseas markets, but they are not produced much now, and very few remain in Japan. Also, there are only a few craftsmen in Japan who can do Tomomori, and they are all elderly, so it is said that this technique is disappearing. A woman's face is subtly depicted in the inside of the cup. When water is added, the face of a geisha-like woman appears. Color: Black Type: Cup & Saucer