Size: Diameter approx. 12.8 cm Height approx. 8.5 cm Accessories: Original box, cloth (Tea whisk not included) Shipping: Scheduled for a 60-size cardboard box. Used. Good condition, no damage. Shows signs of age and use. Although difficult to discern in photos, there is a dullness, particularly on the inside of the tea bowl. This is a tea bowl with a "Kaiawase" (shell matching) design, made by Kiriyama Wada of Kotoho Kiln in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture. Kaiawase was a pastime of Heian nobles, where the inside of clamshells were gilded and beautifully decorated, depicting imperial carriages, court nobles, and women in twelve-layered robes. This tea bowl also features a composition with paintings on shells, reminiscent of a Heian picture scroll. Since Kaiawase is a Hina Matsuri (Girls' Day) game, it is perfect for the spring season. The painting on the tea bowl also includes imperial carriages and cherry blossoms. Furthermore, since the shells used in Kaiawase are clamshells, this also evokes a spring image. Clamshells are apparently a spring kigo (seasonal word). Hina Matsuri also features clam soup, and there seem to be various reasons for this, so it might be interesting to research if you'd like to know more. Shipping is planned for a 60-size cardboard box. Thank you for your consideration.