Thank you for viewing! This is a set of two half-moon plates featuring the ancient rose design from Fukagawa Seiji, a kiln that is a purveyor to the Imperial Household Agency and known for Arita-yaki porcelain. Size: Approximately 11cm in diameter x 10.3cm Approximately 2.8cm in height (Please allow for some minor variations) The plates do not come with a box. Currently, Fukagawa Seiji only produces the ancient rose series in coffee cup and saucer sets, making these plates a valuable item. (The ancient rose coffee cup and saucer sets are sold for 110,000 yen per set on the kiln's official online shop.) About the Ancient Rose Technique: Sometsuke is a traditional technique where cobalt blue pigment (gosu) is applied with a brush and absorbed into the bisque-fired porcelain. Although the design appears simple at first glance, it requires meticulous work and the skill of a craftsman. This piece expresses the elegant and refined appearance of the rose through a sophisticated sometsuke technique that uses shading and blurring. Furthermore, it is finished by combining complex and advanced sometsuke techniques such as "tsukedami" (applying thick pigment), "fukikake" (spraying), and "sumi-hajiki" (ink resist). Please be aware of any age-related imperfections such as manufacturing spots, pinholes, unevenness in the dye, scratches, or stains. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to the condition. The photos may appear different depending on the lighting, angle, and the performance of your monitor and environment. Please refrain from negotiating for individual sales or discounts.