Item No. WWTT049 Item Name: Ming Dynasty Ko-sometsuke (Old-style sometsuke) Water Jar with Floral and Bird Design, Blue and White, Tang-mono (Chinese Item), Formerly Owned by a Tea Ceremony Master Size: Approximately 13cm mouth diameter x 18cm height x 16cm body width Weight: Approximately 1854g Antique Dealer License: Fukuoka Prefectural Public Safety Commission, No. 901141810025 Description: Seika (blue and white) is made by drawing patterns with cobalt pigment on a white porcelain base and then applying a transparent glaze and firing it. In Japan, it is called sometsuke (underglaze blue). During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Imperial Kiln (Gyokisho) was established in Jingdezhen, and blue and white porcelain became more refined. The white porcelain base was carefully selected, the cobalt color became more vivid, and the patterns were refined, creating extremely elegant products. In addition, from the Xuande era (1426-1435) onwards, official kiln products were marked with the reign mark. During the Chenghua era (1465-1487), exquisite and refined masterpieces, which can be said to be the pinnacle of blue and white porcelain, were produced. Notes: Antique art objects are best suited for collection and appreciation rather than actual use. Recommended for collectors, decoration of stores and rooms, and collection of cultural assets. Please judge the details of the condition, including missing small items, peeling, minor chips, scratches, and stains, based on the images above before bidding. The era notations in the product title and description are based on the information from the original owner and the information on the accessories, and are based on our interpretation! There are age-related scratches and stains! Please take a good look at the images and make your decision before ordering regarding the value and era judgment! We try to clearly indicate any visible scratches in the images, but the items we handle are mostly antiques. As they are items that have been through the ages, there are imperfections such as scratches, discoloration, dents, chips, and minor scratches that cannot be fully explained. We look forward to bids from those who can appreciate these imperfections, including the sense of age. If you have any questions, please ask, and make your own judgment before purchasing! The color of the actual item may differ from the image due to the environment of your computer monitor! Antique art objects are basically non-returnable! We may delete orders from those with negative feedback or new customers, so please contact us via "Questions to the Seller" in advance when placing an order!