Thank you for viewing. I am listing items that I have stored in my warehouse or purchased at antique fairs. The descriptions are generated automatically by AI. Please use the images to judge authenticity for yourself as a reference. This mizusashi (water container) is likely a replica of red-painted porcelain made during the Jiajing era (1522-66) of the Ming Dynasty in China. It has a square shape, and the surface is decorated with a beautiful five-colored dragon motif. It was brought to Japan during the Edo period and used as a tea utensil. The underside bears the mark "Made in the Jiajing era of the Great Ming," indicating its high historical value. This mizusashi is made using a technique called Nanjing red painting, and it is likely a replica of a work from the late Ming Dynasty to the early Qing Dynasty. Iron glaze is applied to the rim, and motifs such as dragons chasing jewels and patterns of orchids, chrysanthemums, and mandarin oranges are depicted within circular designs. Due to these characteristics, it is highly valued in the world of tea ceremony. This mizusashi is also highly valuable as an antique due to its beauty and historical background. It is a piece that allows you to feel the culture of the tea ceremony. Pottery with age may have distortions, manufacturing flaws (kiln marks), and underfired areas (cracks). These are inherent characteristics, and I do not specifically mention them in the product description. Please carefully check the product condition in the images before purchasing. Kiln marks. Distortion appropriate for its age. Size W (Width) 17 cm H (Height) 10 cm Please forgive any oversight in my amateur inspection of the item. However, I try my best to be thorough. Some items may be sold with existing dirt. In addition, items are listed after only a simple cleaning. I have set the price lower accordingly. If you have any other questions, please contact me in the comments. I may miss some responses due to the large number of items listed, but please comment again if that happens. NKK01362 Thank you for viewing.