How beautiful!! This is a Japanese exclusive pottery “KUTANI “, When rich Japanese people eat sushi or raw fish or Tsukemono(pickles) , they usually use this small size KUTANI for dipping in soy sauce. The pictures on this dish are the oldest card game called “Hanafuda”, in ancient Japan. They are symbols of happiness. Especially, a crane is a symbol of healthy long living life In Japan. so, especially, rich Japanese people use these KUTANI dishes for each celebrations or ceremonies. — Approximate Size — Diameter 9.5 cm Weight 62.7g ******The price doesn’t include the Japanese 10% national consumption tax, Due to the reason that our store would like to introduce and sell our items to foreign customers living in foreign countries, So if you live in Japan, the price has to include the 10% Japanese tax. Thank you for your understanding.******** ◇◇Caution◇◇ It’s quite common that there might be a few and very little cracks on Japanese pottery, Because Japanese ceramics is not so hard. Please understand the fact before you order on our site. Thank you.