Item No. WWTT082 Item Name: Antique Old Bizen Fukumimi-gata Mizusashi (Water Jar) with Signature, Antique Art Size: Approximately 14cm diameter x 16.5cm height x 18cm body width Weight: Approximately 1608g Antique Dealer License: Fukuoka Prefectural Public Safety Commission, No. 901141810025 Description: Bizen ware is a traditional pottery produced in the area centered around Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. It is characterized by its rustic and profound charm, created without the use of glaze, through the properties of the clay, the flames, and ash. It is one of the six ancient kilns of Japan, with a history of over a thousand years. Even today, many artists inherit the tradition and create unique works. Notes: Antique art is best suited for collection and appreciation rather than actual use. Recommended for collectors, decoration of stores and rooms, and collection of cultural assets. Please judge the condition details, including missing small items, peeling, minor imperfections, scratches, and stains, based on the images above before bidding. The age notations in the product title and description are based on the information from the original owner and the information of the accessories, and are based on our interpretation! There are age-related scratches and stains! Please examine the images carefully and make your decision before ordering regarding the value and age judgment! We try to clearly indicate any visible scratches in the images, but the items we handle are mostly antiques. As they are items of age, there are imperfections such as scratches, discoloration, dents, and minor scratches due to use that cannot be fully described. We look forward to bids from those who can appreciate the age and imperfections. Please ask any questions you may have, and make your own judgment before purchasing! The color of the actual item may differ from the images due to the environment of your computer monitor! Antique art is generally non-returnable! We may delete orders from those with negative feedback or new customers, so please contact us via "Questions to the Seller" in advance when placing an order! If you are concerned about such defects, or if you are a nervous person, it is best to refrain from bidding! Please consider carefully before ordering!