Human National Treasure Yuuzo Kondo Design Teapot with Tea Set Pottery Crafting Sometsuke (Blue and White) "Gosu-yaki" Blue and white (seiran) pigment (= blue painting) that depicts the patterns of blue and white porcelain from China. Teapot: Approximately 13cm depth x 13cm width x 10cm height (17.5cm height including handle) Teacups: Approximately 6cm width x 8cm height Showa Retro Yamato China Grape Pattern "Antique Unused Set" The leaf and fruit patterns and the teapot lid are the same color as the teacups, but the main body is a different color with a blackish tint, and the subtle gold lines add an accent, creating an item with an indescribable atmosphere. ※For your reference ●Yamato China was founded in Arita-cho, Saga Prefecture in 1920 (Taisho 9). It has been in business for over 100 years, mainly producing Arita-yaki. ●"Gosu Zanmai" - The World of Yuuzo Kondo The dynamic and vibrant sometsuke is also known as "Kondo Sometsuke," and the Yuuzo Kondo Memorial Hall opened in 1987 (Showa 62). Born in 1902 in front of the Shimogomon of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto. Completed the Rokuro course at the Kyoto Municipal Ceramic Testing Institute Training Center at the age of 15. Served as an assistant to Kenkichi Tomimoto. Appointed as the President of Kyoto City University of Arts in 1965. Received the Purple Ribbon Medal, the Order of the Sacred Treasure, and the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon. Kyoto City Cultural Merit Award, Kyoto Prefecture Arts and Crafts Merit Award. Certified as a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property for the sometsuke technique in 1977. Died on February 25, 1985. Yuuzo Kondo elevated the sometsuke technique from a traditional framework to a new artistic expression and was recognized as a (Living National Treasure) in the field of ceramic sometsuke. Found in the storage of the family home. The original box is dirty, but we will ship it as is, so we would appreciate your understanding. This item has been stored at home for a long time. Thank you for your understanding.