Product Introduction: This is a set of ceramic yunomi (small sake cups or teacups) featuring the Chinese zodiac animals from 1995 (Year of the Boar/Inoshishi) to 2000 (Year of the Dragon/Tatsu). Each year's corresponding zodiac animal (Boar, Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon) is depicted, along with the Chinese zodiac characters in the background, auspicious rope and floral patterns, and calendar dates printed on them. The entire set is made of reddish-brown pottery (likely Shigaraki-yaki or similar folk craft pottery), with a white glaze on the inside and a mark resembling "wealth" or a "jar" (a mark similar to the character for "jar") on the bottom. This is believed to have been produced in the late 1990s as folk craft items or mass-produced souvenirs. The items for 1995 (Boar), 1997 (Ox), 1998 (Tiger), 1999 (Rabbit), and 2000 (Dragon) have been confirmed, and it appears to be a set of 5. Product Features and Background Type: Zodiac Calendar Yunomi (or Zodiac Commemorative Yunomi). A series of mass-produced items from the 1990s, intended as lucky charms or souvenirs for the New Year's season. Usage: Size suitable for use as sake cups or tea cups (approximately 8-10cm in height). Maker/Kiln: Difficult to identify from the bottom mark, but likely mass-produced by a folk craft pottery workshop of the Shigaraki-yaki or Mino-yaki type. Not the work of a famous artist, but a general souvenir/lucky charm series. Appraisal Points (Authenticity/Value) Authentic/Genuine: Completely authentic (genuine products from the time), with no suspicion of fakes or later additions. The printing technology and design of the 1990s are typical of mass-produced folk crafts. Condition: No noticeable cracks, chips, or gold leaf peeling are visible in the photos, and the condition is good. The white glaze on the inside is also clean. - Cleaned prior to listing Thank you for viewing.