Purchased as part of a collection and displayed.✩.*˚ I bought this because I liked the simple, unpatterned, all-ceramic design with its translucent technique. I think it would be lovely to enjoy the color that tea would create in this teacup.✩.*˚ I bought it new and it's unused, but I've displayed it, so I've listed it as "near new." I threw away the box. I don't know the artist, but I hope someone who likes the product will appreciate it... For those who understand that it will be packed in a cardboard box... I will pack and ship it carefully.✩.*˚ Thank you for reading to the end.