Brand Kyo-yaki/Kiyomizu-yaki / Zuisen ※ Hand-painted blue signature "Zuisen" inside the foot. The notation "Heian Zuisen-zo" is also seen in the market. Pattern Flowing water and floral pattern? Kakitubata (Japanese iris) flowing water design? ※ Official pattern name unknown Set Contents 5 sencha bowls, a matching box, and a paper guide 　1 bowl: Diameter approx. 8.3 cm x Height approx. 6.0 cm (actual measurement) 　The wooden box has a partition and a lid with illegible ink writing, and an old management label [101N-3A8B] remains on the side. Condition Unused, stored item ・No signs of use, good glaze gloss ・Extremely small black spots from aging or kiln firing ・Scratches and light stains on the matching box, folds and stains on the paper guide ・The original thin paper has deteriorated and been discarded, individually sealed with new air cap ・No cracks, new, chips, or gold paint peeling were confirmed. Handling Precautions ・Microwave, oven, and dishwasher are all prohibited (no exceptions to prevent gold paint deterioration) ・Sudden cooling and heating should be avoided as it can cause cracks and damage ・Wash only with a soft sponge and neutral detergent. Abrasives and bleach are not allowed ・When storing for a long time, wrap in a dry cloth and avoid direct sunlight and high humidity Packing and Shipping ① Protect each bowl with air cap ② Place in the matching box and secure the gaps with paper cushioning material ③ Wrap the matching box with air cap + wrapping cardboard. ④ Shipped via Rakuraku Mercari delivery ・The Zuisen mark has several lineages, including Yoshida Zuisen, a Kyo-yaki artist who was active from the late Showa period to the Heisei period, and the Zuisen kiln. Highly regarded for its detailed sometsuke and coloring, complete sets with matching boxes are popular in sencha tea utensil collections. ・Sencha bowls have a wider mouth and a lower back than yunomi tea cups, and the color of sencha tea is reflected, so they rapidly became popular after the Meiji period. #Kiyomizu-yaki #Kyo-yaki #Zuisen #JapaneseIrisPattern #SenchaBowls #JapaneseTableware #TeaUtensils #VintageTableware #WithMatchingBox #JapaneseCrafts