Antique Ko-Imari (Old Imari) cup from the mid-Edo period, with sometsuke (underglaze blue) decoration. (We guarantee the age and origin. This is not a modern product.) Five young leaves and butterflies are depicted with a flowing touch. You can enjoy three different designs on three sides. The mark reads "Daimei Nensei" (Made in the Great Ming Dynasty). Size: Approximately 7.6 x 6.4 cm *Measured roughly. Material: Porcelain There is a 3mm chip on the rim. How about using it daily or for practicing kintsugi (gold repair)? This is a vessel from approximately 270 years ago. (Please forgive any discrepancies in the exact age.) There are also some scratches due to use. Please check the images carefully for the condition. It has been cleaned with bleach upon purchase. -------------------- Immediate purchase price. No comments needed, instant purchase OK. *Please keep this price for a while. m(_ _)m There may be fine scratches and stains due to aging, kiln marks, and impurities. We have photographed the noticeable areas. We may have overlooked something, so we apologize. We certainly have no ill intentions. We recommend this to those who understand antique vessels and those who understand that the condition is different from modern tableware. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to color differences depending on your device, lack imagination for parts not shown in the images, or are overly critical in your judgment. We are also selling other items. We will discount the shipping cost for multiple purchases. For those who understand home storage and are familiar with antiques and collectibles. Not suitable for those who are overly concerned about details. There are no smokers in the family. Please feel free to comment if you have any questions. We will also add more images. #KoImari #Imari #Antique #Antiques #Ceramics #Porcelain #Antique #AritaWare #Edo #EdoPeriod #Sometsuke #Kintsugi #GoldRepair