A set of four ceramic plates with colorful Japanese patterns, handmade and hand-painted by potters from the Edo and Meiji periods, and three mini mini sake cups. *Please note that the gold rim has some peeling and there are cracks (ニュウ). Kintsugi materials, which are said to be safe for food use, have been applied for color and repair. Please check the photos. - Design: Traditional Japanese patterns. While skillfully made, they have a subdued charm with a touch of cuteness due to age and use, rather than being overtly ornate. All of them feature very fine painting that is enjoyable and captivating to look at. However, there is also fading and some chipping, so these are not suitable for those seeking perfect condition. Please be aware of this. - Top left nimasu plate: Irregular chrysanthemum shape, auspicious motifs, framed scenes of landscapes. The center has a very fine inscription in old Kanji. The mark "大明年製" (Made in the Great Ming period), often found on skilled Ko-Imari ware, is written as "太明年製" with a slightly different "製" character, which is a charming detail. The geometric patterns are abundant and the painting is very fine and skillful, making it a good reference for designers and artistic individuals. - Color: Multicolor (blue, red, green, white, gold) - Use: Tableware, decorative items. Thank you for looking. I became fascinated with antique plates from the Meiji and Edo periods and collected them with delight, and now I have too many. I would like to share some of my surplus items little by little. Unlike modern ceramics, these may have areas without glaze from the beginning, small chips, kiln marks, sticking, or distortions that occurred during the original production by potters. They have a different charm than new items, so please examine the images carefully. The era of these items can vary slightly even among antique shop appraisers. I have listed the era as I was told when I purchased them, so please understand. I hope these will be purchased by those who love antiques, Ko-Imari ware, or those who appreciate the style of traditional Japanese restaurants, samurai residences, or old folk house cafes. Keywords: Retro, Chinoiserie, Bakumatsu, Flea Market, Tableware, Kitchenware, Vintage, Discontinued, Rare, Crafts, Nishiki-e, Kutani, Ko-Kutani, Taisho Roman, Showa Retro, Landscape, Pine, Bamboo, Plum, Treasure Motif, Japanese Tableware, Small Bowl, Medium Plate, Serving Bowl, Small Plate, Medium Plate, Nimatsu Plate, Sashimi Plate, Dessert Plate, Cake, Japanese Sweets, Western Sweets, Condiment Holder, Coaster, Appetizer, Mukouzuke, Imari Ware, Arita Ware, Nishiki-e, Nishiki-e, Dragon Motif, Arabesque Pattern, Round Pattern, Zen, Gozen