Period: Late Edo Technique: Sometsuke (Underglaze Blue) Height: Approximately 2.5 cm A small dish hand-painted during the late Edo period. The bluish body is covered with a lustrous glaze. The inscription "Made in the Chenghua era of the Great Ming Dynasty" is found on the inside. The phoenix depicted on the inside is drawn with surprisingly delicate brushstrokes. The rim is finished with a saw-tooth edge, and the rim pattern tightens the overall design of the dish. The shape of the dish has a moderate thickness from the rim, giving it a sense of security. It would be perfect for soy sauce, and it would also look lovely when serving sweets. Although it is old, it can be used in a dishwasher and microwave, so it is a recommended dish that is easy to use daily, even for those who have never used antique dishes before! Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about minor imperfections.