This is a beautiful set of coffee cups and saucers featuring Kakiemon's red painting and white porcelain. It has been stored unused. I opened the package for this listing. Thirteenth Kakiemon Sakaida, Living National Treasure Nishiki Hanami-mon (Flowers and Fruits) Coffee Cup Set of 5 With original box and inscription Current product price: 55,000 yen per cup, 275,000 yen for 5 cups ↓ I am also listing many other items. #goldexpress999's tableware list is here Saucer: Diameter 14.2cm Cup: Diameter 8cm Height 6.4cm *Please note that there may be slight variations due to amateur measurements. The name "Thirteenth Kakiemon" (1906-1982) Sakaida Kakiemon is a name passed down through generations of descendants of the potter from Arita, Hizen, since the Edo period. The Kakiemon style features subjects such as birds and flowers painted in warm colors, characterized by the milky white blank space and rich composition. The production technique of the milky white base color called "Nigoshide," invented by Sakaida Kakiemon of Arita, was discontinued at the end of the 18th century, but it was revived in the Taisho and Showa periods by the Thirteenth Kakiemon. Due to this achievement, he was designated as a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) in 1971. *There are some areas that look like unevenness in the glaze. Please see the last image. *The wrapping paper has age-related stains. *There are color irregularities on the rim of all cups, but this is original. *The original box (with inscription) has age-related stains. It will be shipped in the original box. Please understand that this is an antique item and purchase accordingly. Type: Porcelain Pottery: Imari ware/Arita ware NO.C 000021020221-000851807070-3