Ko-Imari, Sometsuke, Tako Karusa, Namasu Dish (Set of 2) Mark: Fuki Choshun This item is from a private collection. These are Namasu dishes from the Meiji era. The Tako Karusa (octopus arabesque) pattern is carefully and densely painted with thick lines. As time goes on, the lines become thinner and the spacing in the painting becomes wider, but the lines of this era are thick. The inside features a circular design of pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms, the body has arabesque connections, the inside of the foot has the mark "Fuki Choshun," and the rim has a gentle, lobed flower shape. These are very elegant dishes. The material is sturdy and thick. Because they are handmade, the size and painting of each dish are not identical. 【Fuki Choshun】 This is an auspicious Chinese idiom. "Fuki" literally means a rich and affluent status. "Choshun" means a long, healthy, and vibrant spring, in other words, longevity. 【Dimensions】Diameter 14.3cm～14.8cm Height 4.8cm～5.1cm 【Condition】 There are no cracks, chips, or hairlines. There are kiln marks on the rim (Photos 9-10). ★"Kiln marks" that occurred during firing are generally considered to be without damage. We hope you will enjoy them as part of the "scenery" of the old dishes. As these are old items, they are not perfect like modern ones. We ask that those who appreciate antique items and have an understanding of them purchase them. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details or seek perfection.