Late Edo Period Old Imari Tako Karakusa Pattern Soba Choko 2-Piece Set Indigo Dyeing Fu Ki Chō Shun Antiques

Product Description:
This is a set of two antique Ko-Imari soba cups, dating from the late Edo period (late 18th to early 19th century).
The design is Tako Karakusa Mon (octopus vine pattern), which is highly popular among Ko-Imari ware and has been loved across generations.
The powerful and intricate brushwork by the artisan is superb, and the cobalt blue coloring is exceptionally beautiful.
The bottom of each cup is inscribed with the auspicious characters 富貴長春 (Fuki Choshun), wishing for wealth and longevity.

[Size]
? Diameter: Approx. 8.0cm - 8.2cm
? Height: Approx. 6.0cm - 6.3cm
(Due to being handmade, there are slight individual differences for each cup.)

[Condition]
As these are antique items, the following conditions are present:
? One cup has a hairline crack (nyu) on the bottom (please refer to image 5).
? There are small chips (hotsu) on the rim, as well as age-related scuffs, kiln marks, and black spots (furimono).
These pieces possess the unique distortions and deep character that only hand-painted items have, which are not found in modern ceramics.
We hope to pass these on to someone who understands and appreciates antiques and will cherish them.

[Shipping]
The items will be carefully packed with cushioning material to prevent breakage and shipped via Mercari delivery.

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A set of two blue-patterned ceramic tableware for soba.

- Quantity: 2 pieces
- Design: Blue patterned ceramic
- Use: Soba tableware

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