○ Product Description ○ This is a nishiki flower and bird motif mizusashi (water container) made by the Living National Treasure, Sakaida Kakiemon XIII. It has a warmth to it, and the painting is a very beautiful work. ○ Sakaida Kakiemon ○ Ensei Sakaida, who moved to Arita-cho, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture, because high-quality clay was discovered, produced pottery, white porcelain, and sometsuke (blue and white porcelain) with his son, Kizaemon. In the early 17th century, Kizaemon succeeded in firing akae-jiki (red-painted porcelain) and took the name Kakiemon. The first generation was a potter in Arita, Hizen Province (Saga Prefecture) during the Edo period, and the name is passed down through the generations to his descendants (successors). He learned the techniques of overglaze painting from China and succeeded in firing akae (red-painted) porcelain for the first time in Japan, greatly influencing both domestic and international markets. Currently, Sakaida Kakiemon XIV (who took the name in 1982) is the current head. ○ Size ○ Diameter 17cm / Height 17cm (Please allow for some error) ○ Condition ○ We have confirmed that there are no defects, but there may be some age-related wear and tear. Please take a good look at the photos and ask any questions if you have any concerns. Shipping is via Sagawa Express.