Made by Koransha, Flower and Bird Design "Spring" Original artwork by 13th Kakiemon Sakaida This was given to me by an acquaintance several decades ago. It has been carefully stored in a cabinet. There is no wooden box. The elegant sometsuke (blue and white) and white porcelain are lovely and refined. I think it is a beautiful item with no noticeable scratches, but please check the photos carefully. Koransha Arita Ware Koransha was founded by Eizaemon Fukagawa in the Meiji era, who spearheaded the development of new uses for Arita ware and its export, leading the industry for 130 years. Since the 8th year of Meiji (1875), they have received numerous honorary gold medals at world expositions held in various countries. They gained recognition overseas and were also appointed as purveyors to the Imperial Household Agency in the 29th year of Meiji (1896). Koransha's products are diverse, including elegant designs featuring graceful sometsuke and brilliant red painting on the unique white, hard, and transparent fabric of Arita porcelain, ruri-yu (lapis lazuli glaze) with gold and silver accents, which was popular in 18th-century Europe, and the heart-warming green series products. Koransha's products are highly regarded for their comprehensive collection of diverse patterns of traditional Arita colored porcelain, taking the traditional Arita style a step forward. They are widely known and loved as "Koransha style" or "Koransha tone." 13th Kakiemon Sakaida (1906-1982) Born in Saga Prefecture in 1906 as the eldest son of the 12th Kakiemon Sakaida. His real name was Shigeo. Graduated from the Ceramics Department of Arita Technical High School in 1924. Succeeded in reviving the nigoshide (milky white) porcelain with his father in 1953. Assumed the name of 13th Kakiemon Sakaida in 1963. Received the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon in 1972. Received the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class, Gold Rays with Rosette in 1978. Died in 1982.