This is a black lacquered hand-held water container (teoke mizusashi) made by Sotei Nakamura, one of the Senke Jisshoku (Ten Craftsmen of the Sen Family). It is a carefully crafted, high-quality piece. It bears the kao (signature) of Tantansai, the 14th generation Urasenke grand master. There is a needle mark on the bottom. Size: Diameter 21.5cm x Height 23cm (Please allow for some margin of error) Shipping will be via Sagawa Express (prepaid). * Additional shipping charges apply for Hokkaido, Okinawa, and remote islands. * Please make your judgment based on the images provided. * No claims or returns accepted. While there are no noticeable flaws or repairs, it is an antique item, so there may be some corresponding wear and tear. Please refrain from bidding if you are overly concerned about the condition of the item. Returns are not accepted after a successful bid, so please examine the item carefully.