Thank you for viewing. This is a set of 6 sometsuke (blue and white) plates (1 large plate and 5 small plates) from the Seifu Kiln, a famous Kutani ware kiln in Ishikawa Prefecture, a traditional craft of Japan. Features of the Design: Sometsuke Yoraku (garland) Pattern: The edges are adorned with a noble and formal pattern, "Yoraku," which is used in the decoration of Buddhist statues. Period Style Painting: The plates feature a calm, period-style painting reminiscent of Ko-Kutani, with lively "birds" and "seasonal flowers" delicately painted in the center. Beauty of Indigo: The depth of the indigo color (sometsuke) enhances the food and adds elegance to the dining table. These dishes are suitable for everyday use, as well as for special occasions such as New Year's, when guests are over, or for celebrations. [Product Contents/Size] Kiln: Kutani Ware Seifu Kiln Quantity: 6 pieces total Size (approx.) [Large Plate] Diameter: approx. 22.5cm Height: approx. 3.5cm [Small Plate] Diameter: approx. 13.8cm Height: approx. 2.8cm [Condition] There are no cracks or chips, but please understand that due to the characteristics of Kutani ware, there may be pinholes or minor paint flecks from the manufacturing process. We hope to sell these to those who understand antique and vintage items. [Shipping] As these are fragile items, each plate will be carefully wrapped in cushioning material and packed in a cardboard box for careful shipping. We will use Mercari's convenient shipping service (anonymous shipping with compensation). These are very beautiful plates that showcase the skills of the artisans. How about adding them to your collection or using them to entertain someone special? Instant purchase is OK. If you have any questions, please feel free to comment. #KutaniWare #SeifuKiln #Sometsuke #YorakuPattern #PeriodStylePainting #MeimeiPlate #JapaneseTableware #TraditionalCrafts #Birds #BirdAndFlowerPainting #Antique #Vintage