Mikawachi Ware Hirado Matsuyama Hirado Matsuyama Kiln Karako-e (Chinese Child Motif) Kenjo Karako (Presentation Karako) Sometsuke (Blue and White) Gosu (Cobalt Blue) Houbin Tea Set Tea Set Sencha Set Senchado (Japanese Tea Ceremony) Tea Utensils Karako-e, a representative motif of Mikawachi ware. "Karako-e" refers to a design depicting children (Karako) in Chinese-style clothing and hairstyles at play. It is a symbol of happiness and prosperity of descendants, and is a representative design of Japanese pottery, especially Mikawachi ware. It is called Kenjo Karako (Presentation Karako) and was used as a presentation item to the shogunate, the Imperial Court, and the Shogun's family since the Edo period. Houbin Size Width: 10cm Diameter: 8.2cm Height: 6.5cm (Height without lid) Yuzamashi (Water Cooler) Size Width: 9cm x 8cm Height: 4.7cm Yunomi (Teacup) Size Diameter: 5.9cm Height: 4.3cm This is a lovely tea set with a glossy and elegant appearance, depicting adorable Karako figures. Unused, stored item. It is in very beautiful condition, but there is a small dent on the mouth of the Houbin. It is difficult to determine whether it was made during manufacturing or if it was chipped during storage. I think the glaze is applied to the touch. (Image 14) The original box shows stains such as tape marks. We will carefully and securely pack it in the original box and ship it via Mercari delivery service.