Due to the busy season at work, shipping may be temporarily suspended. Please be sure to read my profile. m(_ _)m *********************************** This is a set of 5 teacups made by Toshou Gama, a kiln by Toshou of Kiyomizu-yaki. The sometsuke (blue and white) coloring was said to be exceptionally clear and beautiful, and the kiln has been closed for a long time. These items are now difficult to obtain. Hand-painted, sometsuke Shozu pattern. It is said to be the highest-grade pattern among Japanese tableware patterns. Thinking about how the artisans concentrated on drawing the intricate patterns, it's truly amazing! These items also feature intricate Japanese auspicious patterns such as kikkou (tortoise shell), seigaiha (blue ocean waves), and sayagata (swastika pattern) meticulously painted on each cup, making them very elaborate (*'▽'*). The band of patterns (manji-bishi) around the inner rim is also generously thick! It's a pattern with a deep appeal that you won't get tired of even after using it for a long time. * The color may appear slightly different depending on the lighting and natural light. The size is approximately 8.6 cm in diameter and approximately 4.8 cm in height. Because they are handmade, the size may vary slightly, but there is no significant difference. These are versatile vessels that can be used regardless of the season. They are also suitable for entertaining. In addition to teacups, they can also be used as small bowls or side dishes. These were found at my parents' house. My grandmother, who used to practice tea ceremony, purchased these a long time ago. I am selling these items that were stored unused in a tea box. Unused, beautiful condition, with no water stains, cracks, or chips. For those who love sometsuke or are looking for these, how about it? (^^). Rare items from a closed kiln. These are expensive, hand-painted items (they cost about 48,000 yen for 5 cups at the time of purchase, so I think they are worth more than that now.). Thank you for your understanding of home storage, and please consider purchasing. Please forgive any minor scratches, etc., due to storage. There is no original box for the 5 cups. They will be carefully packed with bubble wrap, etc., and shipped. If you wish, we can prepare less than 5 cups or more than 5 cups. Please comment if you wish. Tea utensils Teacups Teacups Teacups Kumi-dashi (tea cups) Kumi-dashi (tea cups) Sencha (green tea) Sencha utensils Sencha bowls Gyokuro (high-grade green tea) Porcelain Mukouzuke (small serving bowls) Chinmi-ire (small dishes for delicacies) Kyo-sen Ichiraku Ichiraku Shoami Arita-yaki Hasami-yaki Mino-yaki Kutani-yaki Nabeshima-yaki Koransha Okura Toen Tachikichi Seiran Noritake Noritake * * * * *