This is a water jar (tsubo) with a certificate and box inscription from the Bizen-yaki Touyuukai (Old Bizen Appraisal Committee) of Okayama Prefecture, dating from the early Edo period. It is a masterpiece with a distinctive atmosphere. Please be aware that many items are listed as old Bizen that are actually fakes or not genuine old Bizen. This is a complete piece with an appraisal certificate from the Old Bizen Appraisal Committee and a box inscription, making it valid worldwide. The condition is a beautiful item with only a slight chip on the mouth, considering its age. Of course, it does not leak water, so it can be used as a water jar as the certificate states. [Size] As stated in the appraisal certificate. This is a highly recommended piece for those who practice the tea ceremony. Even for those who do not practice tea, it is the perfect size to use as a flower vase. You can display flowers in it in the tokonoma alcove, or simply place it in the tokonoma and enjoy the wabi-sabi aesthetic that old Bizen pottery evokes. It is a masterpiece. For those who are interested, this is a one-of-a-kind item. Recommended for those who love old Bizen. First come, first served. Thank you.