Chado (Japanese Tea Ceremony) Shokoro (Food Container) Sometsuke (Blue and White Porcelain) Kyo-yaki (Kyoto Ware) Kiyomizu-yaki (Kiyomizu Ware) "Sometsuke: Dragon and Phoenix" Made by: Shozan Kanou Matsutani Gama (Matsutani Kiln) (One of Kyoto's most famous kilns) The dragon and phoenix are carefully painted. Used in tea ceremonies and tea practice. Used for many years, but the shokoro itself has no noticeable scratches or stains. Comes with a matching box and cloth (both with age-related discoloration and stains) Size: Body - Long Diameter: 21.7cm Short Diameter: 19.6cm Lid - Long Diameter: 22.2cm Short Diameter: 20.3cm Height (including lid): 11cm