Thank you for viewing. This appears to be a work by the fourth-generation Eiju Yaguchi (Eiju Yaguchi), a Kutani ware artist, with the inscription "Ume Kashiki" (plum confectionery container). Eiju created pottery at the Maikei kiln and was a Kutani ware artist who left behind many works, mainly tea ceremony utensils such as confectionery containers, confectionery bowls, and incense cases. This item has an elegant appearance with a pale glaze and gold accents, and it is a piece that would look great not only as a tea ceremony confectionery container but also as an incense case or small item container. Condition: - No cracks or chips - Minor scratches due to age (see photos) - Inscription on the bottom - No box *Please purchase only if you understand antique art and crafts. #KutaniWare #EijuYaguchi #MaikeiKiln #UmeKashiki #ConfectioneryContainer #TeaCeremonyUtensils #IncenseCase #GoldAccents #Antique #JapaneseCeramics #kutaniware #japaneseceramics