Product Number: WWTT228 Product Name: Antique Sometsuke (Blue and White) Porcelain Bottle with Peony and Bird Pattern, Tang Dynasty Item, Historical, Beautiful Condition Size: Approximately 3cm mouth diameter x 19cm height x 13cm body width Weight: Approximately 600g Antique Dealer License: Fukuoka Prefectural Public Safety Commission, No. 901141810025 Description: Seika (blue and white) is a type of porcelain where patterns are drawn with cobalt pigment on a white porcelain base, and then a transparent glaze is applied and fired. In Japan, it is called Sometsuke (dyed). During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Imperial Kiln (Gyokisho) was established in Jingdezhen, and blue and white porcelain became more refined. The white porcelain base was carefully selected, the cobalt color became more vivid, and the patterns were refined, creating extremely elegant products. Furthermore, from the Xuande era (1426-1435) onwards, official kiln products included year marks. In the Chenghua era (1465-1487), exquisite and refined masterpieces, which can be called the pinnacle of blue and white porcelain, were produced. Notes: Antique items are best suited for collection and appreciation rather than actual use. Recommended for collectors, decoration of stores and rooms, and collection of cultural assets. Please examine the images above to assess the condition, including any missing small items, peeling, minor chips, scratches, and stains. The era notations in the product title and description are based on the information provided by the original owner and the information on the accessories, and are based on our own interpretation! There are age-related scratches and stains! Please examine the images carefully and make your decision before ordering regarding the value and era! We have tried to clearly indicate any visible scratches in the images, but most of the items we handle are antiques. As they are items of age, there are imperfections such as scratches, discoloration, dents, chips, and minor scratches that cannot be fully described. We look forward to bids from those who can appreciate these imperfections, including the sense of age. If you have any questions, please ask, and make your own judgment before purchasing! The color of the actual item may differ from the images due to the environment of your computer monitor! Antique items are generally non-returnable! Please consider carefully before ordering!