This is a ramen bowl often seen in traditional Chinese restaurants, called "Sanryu" or "Aka-maki Sanryu" (Three Dragons or Red-Wrapped Three Dragons) ♪*.∗̥⁺ The dragon design on the bowl represents power and good luck. The "double happiness" symbol ("so-kimon"), which features two "喜" characters, is originally a very auspicious design used to celebrate weddings ◡̈! Size (approximate): Diameter 19cm Height 6.5cm There is a mark on the back indicating it was made during the Qianlong era (Qianlong Nensei) of the Qing Dynasty in China. It will be shipped using newspaper for packaging. I hope someone will use it ꕤ*.゜ #vcvc14shop #vcvc14kitchen