A pair of sometsuke (blue and white) small plates purchased at an antique market. I had Chappy (ChatGPT) create the product description this time as a test. Please rest assured that the size and condition have been edited to match the actual items. Enjoy! Two small sometsuke plates from the late Edo period, Ko-Imari ware. The design on the inside features banana leaf motifs and a folding screen, with the skillful use of varying shades of blue being a highlight of the piece. The elegant, ring-shaped form and the iron glaze (rusty edge) on the rim complement each other well, giving a sense of the period's character. The white porcelain has a slightly bluish tint, and the pooling of the transparent glaze is also visible, well illustrating the firing techniques of the time. The painting is dynamic, and while the style is the same, there are subtle differences in the brushwork, allowing you to fully appreciate the charm of handcraftsmanship. With a design that suggests the transition from the early to mid-Ko-Imari period, this is a piece that is worth seeing both as a research material and as a decorative plate. 【Size (approximate)】 Diameter: approx. 10.5cm Height: approx. 2.5cm 【Condition】 There are signs of wear and tear over time, small chips, and glaze imperfections/kiln marks from firing. Multiple chips and cracks. Please enjoy each piece as a unique aspect of its age. Please also check the images carefully.