Diameter approximately 35.8 cm. There are bits of chipped glaze on the rim. The plate is thin. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 35.5 cm. There is dirt on the back of the plate, it can be cleaned. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 11 cm. There is a hairline at the cover. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 27.5 cm. There are bits of chipped glaze on the rim. In good condition.

Kawase Hasui
Sacred Mount Fuji
Date: 1936.
Size: Koban. Approximately 7.25 x 4.875 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Hasui oval seal at lower right.
Reference: Hotei #Hb-s12
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Back top corners have tape remnants.

This lovely little sake cup was made in Karatsu in Edo period (1603-1868)
From Japanese private collection

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Width 7.2cm
Height 3.7cm
Weight 68g

Excellent antique condition.
No cracks. No chi...

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