Item No. WWTT116 Item Name: Ming Dynasty Song-style Celadon, Sunkoroku Yanpo Incense Container, Thailand Size: Approximately 10.3cm in diameter x 7.5cm in height Weight: Approximately 292g Antique Dealer License: Fukuoka Prefectural Public Safety Commission, No. 901141810025 Description: Blue and white porcelain (seika) is made by drawing patterns with cobalt pigment on a white porcelain base and then applying a transparent glaze (toumeiyuu) and firing it. In Japan, it is called "sometsuke" (dyed). In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Imperial Kiln (Gyokisho) was established in Jingdezhen, and blue and white porcelain became more refined. The white porcelain base was carefully selected, the cobalt color became more vivid, and the patterns were refined, creating products of unparalleled beauty. In addition, after the Xuande era (1426-1435), official kiln products were marked with the year. In the Chenghua era (1465-1487), exquisite and refined masterpieces of blue and white porcelain were produced, which can be said to be the pinnacle of the art form. Notes: Antique items are best suited for collection and appreciation rather than actual use. Recommended for collectors, decoration of stores and rooms, and collection of cultural assets. Please judge the condition details, including missing small items, peeling, minor chips, scratches, and stains, based on the images above before bidding. The era notations in the product title and description are based on the information from the original owner and the information on the accessories, and are based on our own interpretation! There are scratches and stains appropriate for the age! Please take a good look at the images and make your decision before ordering regarding the value and age! We try to clearly indicate any visible scratches in the images, but the items we handle are mostly antiques. As they are items of age, there are imperfections such as scratches, discoloration, dents, chips, and minor scratches that cannot be fully described. We look forward to bids from those who can appreciate these imperfections, including the sense of age. If you have any questions, please ask, and make your own judgment before purchasing! The color of the actual item may differ from the image due to the environment of your computer monitor! Antique items are generally non-returnable! We may delete orders from those with negative feedback or new customers, so please contact us via "Questions to the Seller" in advance when placing an order!