New, unused, and stored at home, this is a set of four sometsuke (blue and white) plates (everything in the images). Since inban (printed) techniques were used from the Meiji era onwards, I can't say for sure, but these were made before or during the Meiji era as high-quality, hand-painted items. The designs are hand-painted by artisans, and each one is subtly different in terms of the shades of cobalt blue and the brushstrokes. The red-circled area in the second image has been carefully crafted, with the clay built up to create an uneven surface. Size: Diameter: Approximately 10.5cm Height: Approximately 3cm These are old items. Although they are new and unused, they have been stored for a considerable amount of time since they were made. Therefore, there may be some dirt from storage, and unlike today, inspections were less strict, so there may be warps, imperfections, and slight chips on the foot or rim. Please purchase these if you appreciate old items and understand antiques. There is stock available. If you would like more than four plates, please let me know before purchasing. I also have items with the same design but in a less good condition, as well as items with different designs, so if you would like to purchase multiple items, please let me know. I will check the shipping costs and offer a discounted price, and then create a dedicated listing for you. I may use the same images to list multiple items, so the item you receive may not be exactly the same. Vintage