Elegant, hand-painted orchid deep bowl from Kasan Gama, a high-end Arita-yaki kiln famous for its gifts to the Imperial Family. The rim has a wavy design. 《AI Response Google》 Arita-yaki is porcelain made mainly in Arita, Saga Prefecture, and Kasan Gama is one of the long-established kilns of Arita-yaki. Overview of Arita-yaki History: In the early 17th century, Ri Sampei, a Korean potter, discovered porcelain stone, the raw material for porcelain, in Izumiyama, Arita, and porcelain was first fired in Japan. Features: Because it uses raw materials made by crushing porcelain stone containing a lot of glass, it is characterized by a translucent white base and a hard and durable structure. Delicate and beautiful patterns are drawn, such as applying indigo-colored sometsuke with gos (a type of blue pigment) on the base, or applying vivid overglaze painting in red, yellow, green, etc. In the late 17th century, "Arita San-yoshiki" with different styles, such as Kakiemon style, Nabeshima style, and Ko-Imari style, were established. Influence overseas: From the late 17th century, it was also exported to Europe, and had a great influence on porcelain production, including the Meissen kiln. About Kasan Gama History: A long-established kiln with a history of over 220 years. At the time of its opening, it also served as the official kiln of the Nabeshima clan. Style: While inheriting traditional techniques, it also creates pottery that incorporates modern sensibilities. One of its features is works based on beautiful celadon. It also handles delicate paintings and somenishiki (a type of overglaze enamel) works. Main achievements: In the era of the 7th generation Man'emon, large porcelain lanterns were produced and dedicated to Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine in Osaka, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto, and Konpira-gu Shrine in Kagawa. It has received high praise both domestically and internationally, such as winning an award at the international exhibition held in Chicago in 1893. In recent years, it has also been honored to produce gifts for the Imperial Family. Products: It handles a wide range of products, from kaiseki cuisine utensils to everyday tableware. 《Size》 Diameter 18cm Height 8.5cm