This is a hard-to-find piece by Sumiko Aoki, a ceramic artist from Shigaraki. I purchased it on Mercari about six months ago. I haven't used it for anything, just displayed it for viewing. It features Aoki's characteristic black and white monotone design, with patterns of flowers, butterflies, and trees depicted as if floating in the night sky. The lid has a crown decoration, which is very cute. I was informed by the previous owner about the repaired crack on the crown. Please refer to the photos for the crack and size details. The retail price was around 35,000 yen. This item has been owned by someone else, so I hope it will be purchased by someone who doesn't mind and is a fan of the artist. Thank you for looking. #CeramicArtist #ArtistMade #Shigaraki #SumikoAoki #Pot #Teapot #Black #White #Monotone #FloralPattern #Butterfly #Tree