# Clearance Sale: Nabeshima-yaki, Arita-yaki, Imari-yaki, Karatsu-yaki, and others 12th Generation Imaizumi Imaemon Nishiki Vegetable Design About Imaemon Kiln: For over 370 years, the pinnacle of Japanese porcelain. The current head of the family, the 14th generation Imaizumi Imaemon, is a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure). Imaemon is recognized as a member of the "Iro-Nabeshima" preservation group, an Important Intangible Cultural Property, for his "sumi-hajiki" technique, where patterns are drawn with ink, then underglaze painted and fired, causing the ink to burn away, leaving the pattern in white. All processes are finished by hand. This item has been stored at home for several years. Therefore, it is listed as "slightly damaged, with stains" or "damaged, with stains." I try my best to include photos of any scratches or stains, but there may be minor scratches, marks, or stains that are not visible in the photos. The photos are everything. Please confirm before purchasing. Please purchase if you understand that this is a used item and that it has been inspected by an amateur. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to such things. It may be shipped in simple packaging using recycled cardboard, bubble wrap, newspapers, etc. Please understand this before purchasing. Please read my profile. Please purchase only if you agree to these terms.