Product Name: Kutani Ware Sake Cup - Taota Tatsugoro 120th Anniversary Material: Ceramic Size: Outer diameter approx. 5.5cm, height approx. 4.5cm Chip present This was obtained by my father, who loved pottery and tea, from acquaintances, friends, and artists. He said that his collection included some very old items and pieces by famous artists, but now it's uncertain which ones are, or even if it's true. There is no original box or artist's card. There is a potter's mark, but I don't know the artist's name. Please view the images and make your own judgment and take responsibility for whether the item is valuable. This is a long-term, amateur-stored item. Thank you for your understanding. ・Will be shipped in simple recycled packaging. ・Returns are not accepted to prevent trouble. I researched and found that Taota Tatsugoro, while running an iron mountain business, devoted himself to improving and breeding cattle, creating the Chiyagyu breed, which is known for its graceful and robust physique and gentle nature. Chiyagyu is said to be one of the "Take no Tani Tsuru," "Shusuke Tsuru," and "Iwakura Tsuru," which are considered the three great Japanese vines. Among them, the "Take no Tani Tsuru," which was born and developed in Niimi City, the birthplace of Chiyagyu, is recorded as the oldest in history. With its good physique, strong legs, excellent quality, and high breeding ability, it spread throughout the country and became the foundation of the current Japanese beef. In other words, Taota Tatsugoro is the person who created the foundation of the current Japanese beef.