Thank you for viewing. This is one of my father's antique collections. It is an item from the mid-Edo period. The Hoso-ge (Precious Lotus Flower) pattern, often used in kimono designs. It depicts an imaginary Buddhist plant. It is also said to be a flower that combines the beautiful parts of many flowers such as peonies, peonies, and pomegranates. It became popular in China during the Tang Dynasty and was introduced to Japan through envoys to the Tang Dynasty. Size Diameter: approx. 4.8cm Height: approx. 5cm Bottom: approx. 4.8cm (Measured by an amateur) No chips or cracks. A set of 5 in very beautiful condition! I think that a Ko-Imari colored-earthenware ochoko with the Hoso-ge pattern in this condition is a rare item. Brand: Fuki Choshun (Wealth and Longevity) Excellent craftsmanship! The vessel itself is thin and very delicate, and as you can see by zooming in on the pattern on the bottom, the pattern is carefully drawn in two layers. The peony in the center is also beautiful, and above all, the captivating beauty of the Hoso-ge pattern on the outside! I tried my best to take pictures. However, as with any product, you can only judge by the photos because you cannot actually hold it in your hand and purchase it. I will do my best to accommodate requests such as "I want you to take a close-up of this part." So, please feel free to comment ❁❀✿✾ This item is one of my father's favorites. He purchased it at an antique shop in the Tohoku region for tens of thousands of yen more than the asking price. After purchasing it, it was displayed on the sideboard at my parents' house. Fortunately, it was safely stored in the sideboard even during the Great East Japan Earthquake and the aftershock of magnitude 6 on February 14th. In that sense, I think it is an auspicious item. It is a rare item that is hard to come by. How about it, Ko-Imari fans? ❁❀✿✾ Please be sure to read the profile. *The price is high, but it is not a mistake (^_^; Antique Antique Ko-Imari Colored earthenware ochoko Gilding Hoso-ge pattern Set of 5 Complete Rare item Fuki Choshun Mizuko Botan (Peony in the center) Good luck charm