Two sets of teacups, Kichikou style, after Kenzen, made by the 9th generation Hanshichi Shirai. Hanshichi Shirai A potter of Edo Imado ware. Up to the 7th generation, they were called Sumidagawa Hanshichi, Sumidagawa ware, and Imado ware. The line continued to the 9th generation, and each generation took the name Hanshichi Shirai. The first generation is said to have learned techniques from a Kyoto dofuro master and produced dofuro and tea utensils around 1684-1687 (during the Jokyo era). The 4th and 5th generations were influenced by Fushimi dolls from Kyoto and produced Imado dolls. The 2nd generation produced soft pottery in the style of Raku ware, which became known as Imado ware. The 7th generation was affected by the Great Kanto Earthquake, and the kiln collapsed, so they built a kiln in Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture. The 8th generation moved the kiln to Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture. They adopted the colorful style of Kyo-yaki, such as Ninsei and Kenzan copies. 9th Generation Hanshichi Shirai 1928 (Showa 3) - 1987 (Showa 62) He inherited his father, the 8th generation's style, and excelled at Kenzan copies. In 1980 (Showa 55), he moved the kiln to Ohara, Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture. He was close to Teiichi Yuki, the founder of the restaurant "Kitcho," along with his father, and left many works such as Kaiseki utensils and teacups in the Kitcho style. Condition They were stored in their boxes. After cleaning off the dust, there were no tea stains, and they were in very beautiful condition. They were probably stored unused. As a considerable amount of time has passed, they are listed as "near new." Please check the photos for details. Please refrain from purchasing if you do not understand old items and handmade items.