Tea Ceremony Utensils: Made by Suiran Nakamura Kiln, Shallow Yellow Kōchi-yaki This piece is finished in a vibrant shallow yellow color using the techniques of Kōchi-yaki. The area near the mouth of the bottle features openwork of shippo (seven treasures) patterns with gold accents. The shippo pattern, with its overlapping circles, is an auspicious design symbolizing "harmony" and "connections," representing good fortune. This item was kept by my grandmother, who was a tea ceremony instructor for many years. It is a well-preserved piece with no noticeable stains, scratches, or chips, but please understand that it has been stored for a long time. We appreciate your understanding and hope you will enjoy it.