Diameter: Approximately 8.5cm Height: 5.5cm This is a beautiful Edo-period Ko-Imari sometsuke (blue and white) teacup with a subtle bluish glow. The design is beautifully rendered using the highly advanced technique of sumi-hiki (ink-resist), which creates white patterns. Mysterious geometric patterns, decorative elements, and the rear view of long-tailed chickens are alternately depicted in the window paintings. Sumi-hiki may seem like a simple technique of just applying paint at first glance. However, it requires a great deal of skill to apply it without leaving brushstrokes and with a consistent density. This technique, which requires time and meticulous attention, is a source of high quality, but it seems that it is not often used in recent years. Overall, the condition is good, but there are some minor scratches due to aging. Also, because there were some dents and small chips, they have been repaired with ceramic epoxy putty and durable natural lacquer, the main ingredient of which is extracted from lacquer-like plants in tropical regions. These are the last two remaining pieces. We hope that those who appreciate the character of items that have passed through time and the unique qualities of handmade craftsmanship will choose these. Thank you very much. Finally, please refrain from using the product description, copying images, and reprinting them on other websites.