This is a Suigetsu-yaki crab ochoko (sake cup). There are no noticeable scratches, but please refrain from purchasing if you are a perfectionist or overly concerned about minor details, as this item has been stored at home. The crack on the foot is due to the firing process. Size: Height approx. 3.4cm, Width approx. 6cm Suigetsu-yaki is a type of pottery founded by Tsunekata Yoshikawa (1883-1978) in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. He began making pottery in 1903 by building a kiln in his garden. It refers to works of art where "painting, sculpture, and pottery are integrated," specializing in depictions of deities, animals, plants, and landscapes. He was particularly famous for his realistic carvings of crabs (Tenjin crabs), which he kept at home, as a motif. After the death of the first generation, his wife, Tsuneyoshi, took over, but due to a lack of successors, the kiln closed in 2012. It is now a highly valuable and rare type of pottery. By purchasing this item immediately, you are considered to have agreed to the purchase. Please make sure to carefully examine the photos before purchasing to avoid any misunderstandings such as "it's different from what I expected."