Purchased from an antique shop. According to the shop owner, it's old Imari ware, likely from the mid to late Edo period. After purchase, it was kept in a display shelf. It features auspicious paintings of cranes, turtles, and herons. Please consider this item with the understanding that it is a used item. Cranes and turtles are symbols of good fortune, with the crane said to live for a thousand years and the turtle for ten thousand years. The composition, featuring the auspicious pair of cranes, attendants to immortals, and the long-lived turtle, messenger of the sea god, represents "marital harmony and longevity." The long seaweed attached to the turtle's shell symbolizes longevity. The baby turtle, or "zenigame," is said to symbolize "wealth and fortune" because its shell resembles the koban coins of the Edo period, and it is also used to pray for prosperous business. The heron is a symbol of a noble character that remains unstained even in the mud. It has a very auspicious painting. ^_^ This item has been stored for a long time. There is deterioration due to aging. There are stains, scratches, peeling, small scratches, catches, and cracks. There are chips, black spots, and stains overall. There is black dirt on the bottom of the back. Please check the other conditions in the images. We are waiting for your purchase if you appreciate the character of the item. ^_^ Size (approximate) Height 12.5cm Diameter 12.8cm Management Number TA.TEN