{"product_id":"tb349-tea-cup-set-of-tachikichi-たち吉","title":"TB349 - Tea Cup set of Tachikichi たち吉","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage item, never used. This delightful pair of Tachikichi (たち吉) porcelain yunomi tea cups celebrates the Year of the Dog (戌年, Inu-doshi) with a heartwarming design that embodies loyalty, happiness, and auspicious beginnings. Each cup features an adorable white puppy adorned with traditional floral motifs, framed within a decorative hanging scroll design. One cup is accented in red, the other in blue-green, creating a beautifully balanced matching pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1752 during the mid-Edo period in Kyoto, Tachikichi is one of Japan's most respected producers and retailers of ceramics and tableware. With over 260 years of history, the brand has earned a reputation for blending refined Kyoto aesthetics with modern functionality, producing timeless porcelain that is cherished both in Japan and around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription 「吉祥」 (Kisshō) beside each puppy translates to \"auspiciousness\" or \"good fortune,\" while the seal on the reverse reads 「縁起干支」 (Engi Eto), referring to the lucky zodiac series. Together, these elements transform the cups into more than everyday tea ware—they are symbolic keepsakes celebrating prosperity, harmony, and fortunate relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese culture, the Dog is the eleventh animal of the zodiac and represents loyalty, sincerity, protection, and family happiness. Dogs are also regarded as symbols of safe childbirth and enduring friendship, making this pair a thoughtful gift for couples, newlyweds, or anyone born in the Year of the Dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 6 x 6 x 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57751904518475,"sku":"TB349","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_9e7acf8c-a1fc-4457-9f18-399ca6f9e5d6.jpg?v=1783017674","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/tb349-tea-cup-set-of-tachikichi-%e3%81%9f%e3%81%a1%e5%90%89","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}