Thank you for viewing. Please feel free to comment if you have any questions. Product Description Height (excluding lid): approx. 5.7 cm, Diameter: approx. 12.2 cm About Kuroeya Founded in 1689 (Genroku 2). The first generation (name unknown) moved from Kuroe Village, Nagusa County, Kii Province (present-day Kuroe, Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture), known as the production area of Kuroe lacquerware, to Edo and founded a lacquerware store, which became Kuroeya. Initially, the store was located at Nihonbashi Honcho 4-chome (present-day 2-chome and 3-chome), and the name Tahee Kuroeya was passed down through generations. In 1774 (An'ei 3), the founding family returned to Kuroe Village, and the management rights were transferred to Sonzaemon Kashiwaya, a wealthy merchant in Kyoto. Around the same time, the location moved from Honcho to the current location at Nihonbashi-dori 1-chome. During the Edo period, they mainly dealt with high-class lacquerware for daimyo and, in the Meiji era, for the peerage, but after the Great Kanto Earthquake, they also expanded into lacquerware for general consumers. In 1945 (Showa 20), the store was burned down in the Tokyo air raid, and the business was restarted in a makeshift building in February of the following year. During the post-war confusion, they handled various miscellaneous goods regardless of lacquerware, but during this period, they purchased a giboshi (ornamental railing) from Nihonbashi, which was mistakenly brought in by a customer who thought it was an antique shop, with a mark from 1658 (Manji 1) displayed in the store. As you can see, these are 10 Edo-Meiji era daimyo and peerage tools, Honnuri-ji-chiri-kikka-kin-maki-e (genuine lacquer ground, scattered chrysanthemum gold lacquer) soup bowls. There are two repairs on the edge of the lid, and there is some slight discoloration, but the condition is very good for the age. Please check the photos for details. ☆ For those purchasing multiple items We will combine them, so please comment first. ☆ Immediate purchase is also welcome. #Antique #OldArt #Antique #Interior #Crafts #OldTools #Ornament #Vintage #Ceramics #China #Teapot #TeaSet #Stationery #TeaUtensils #RiriMuseum