Two sets of teacups in the Kitcho style, after Kenzan, made by the 9th generation Hanshichi Shirai. Hanshichi Shirai A potter of Edo Imado ware. Up to the 7th generation, they were called Sumidagawa Hanshichi, Sumidagawa ware, and Imado ware. The line continued to the 9th generation, with each generation succeeding to the name Hanshichi Shirai. The first generation is said to have learned techniques from a Kyoto dofuro master and produced dofuro and tea utensils around 1684-1687 (during the Jokyo era). The 4th and 5th generations were influenced by Fushimi dolls from Kyoto and produced Imado dolls. The 2nd generation produced soft pottery in the Raku ware style, which became known as Imado ware. The 7th generation was affected by the Great Kanto Earthquake, and the kiln collapsed, so they built a kiln in Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture. The 8th generation moved the kiln to Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture. They adopted the flamboyant style of Kyo-yaki, such as Ninsei and Kenzan copies. 9th generation Hanshichi Shirai: 1928 (Showa 3) - 1987 (Showa 62) He inherited his father, the 8th generation's style, and excelled in Kenzan copies. In 1980 (Showa 55), he moved the kiln to Ohara, Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture. He was close to Teiichi Yuki, the founder of the restaurant "Kitcho," along with his father, and left many works, such as Kaiseki utensils and teacups, in the Kitcho style. Condition: Although there is no mark on these, I also have some with a shared box, and some of those have marks and some do not. These are unmarked and without a box. As shown in photo 6, there is a small chip on one of them. Other than that, they are in beautiful condition. Please check the photos for details. Please refrain from purchasing if you do not understand old items and handmade work.