This is a plate with inban ( copperplate printing ) whose motifs are bamboo and cherry blossoms. The inban technique on the ceramics was invented in mid Meiji period ( late 19th century ). In excellent condition but some plates have a gap or unevenness of the print. Late 19th to early 20th century. Diameter:16cm Height:2.5cm

This is a pair of Kenzan style bowl with handle for sweets. They have hand-painted pictures of bamboos covered with snow. Ogata Kenzan ( 1663~1743 ) was a potter as well as a Rinpa school painter. He was a younger brother of Ogata Korin who was a prominent painter and a founder of Rinpa school painting. They collaborated in some of potteries. Kenzan style potteries have been made in large number till these days, however this pair is rather old, made in Bunsei in Edo period ( early 19th century )...

This is a set of Koimari "choko" or "choku" which were originally used for containing food. Beautiful iris designs are hand-painted. Two of them have cracks inside near the bottoms, however one is only in the graze and the other is sealed. Water never oozes through either of them. Mid to late Edo period ( mid 18th to mid 19th C ). Diameter 5cm 2" Height 6.3cm 2"1/2

This is a set of koimari small choku or choko which were originally made for containing food. Elaborate mijin karakusa pattern is hand-painted. All the pieces are in excellent condition. Late Edo period. Diameter 4.7cm 1.9" Height 4.7" 1.9"

These are five koimari plates with an anchor and waves motif. In excellent condition, with no chip, crack or hairline. The latter half of the 19th century. L:18.2cm W:10.5cm H:3.8cm

This is a koimari tokkuri with ice crack and plum flower motif. It was used for sake ( Japanese wine ). In good condition except for a chip in the top. Mid 19th century. Height:19cm Diameter of the bottom:6cm Diameter of the top:3cm