A set of serving dishes made by Kyuemon in Arita, the birthplace of Japanese porcelain. This is a set of a large plate and small plates, featuring Japanese dayflowers in shades of navy blue. The square plates are easy to use and popular for their ease of storage. These dishes are perfect for showcasing Japanese cuisine, such as sashimi and simmered dishes. Kubota Minoru Pottery, which makes Kyuemon, is a kiln in Arita, Saga Prefecture, founded in 1975. They are a very popular kiln, producing and selling hand-painted tableware by traditional craftsmen, as well as ceramic filters using their own unique techniques since 1985. Recently, they have become famous for creating the original dripper for Blue Bottle Coffee. The items offered this time are from their early works. Looking at the early works, you can feel that the contemporary works that match the times are also backed by the traditional techniques of Arita ware. A wooden presentation box is also included. ● Large Plate Size: Approximately 26.5cm long x 36.4cm wide x 2cm high ● Small Plates Size: Approximately 9.5cm long x 15cm wide x 1.5cm high ● Presentation Box Size: Approximately 29cm long x 39.2cm wide x 6.2cm high ● Condition Unused, but has been stored at home for a long time. Please note that the individual wrapping paper is missing, and the items were stored directly in the wooden box. They were taken out for photography. The presentation box has some wear and tear due to long-term storage, but there are no chips or stains on the contents. The items will be properly packaged and placed in the wooden box, and then further packaged for shipping. In addition, there were some irregularities on the surface of the 5 small plates, which have been individually photographed. ● Shipping Will be shipped within 24 hours of purchase via Rakuraku Mercari delivery. As these are precious items, they will be carefully packaged and shipped. Please understand that these items have been in someone's possession before purchasing. Although they are new and unused, please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned, as they have been stored at home for many years. A beautiful set of blue ceramic tableware with hand-painted floral patterns. - Set Contents: 5 small plates and 1 large plate - Design: Blue background with white floral patterns - Material: Ceramic - Box: Comes with a wooden box - Decoration: Hand-painted floral patterns Thank you for viewing.