Looks like the picture, but so much prettier, beautiful even!
Seller was conscientious, and kept me informed all along the way; gave me the option of shipping via FEDEX (which I took).
Great experience all round. Thank you !

Helpful and responsive shop keeper. Beautiful heirloom items that reflect quality craftsmanship.

Magnifique, tel que décrit !
Merci beaucoup pour cet envoi très soigné !

Bellissimo piatto laccato, finiture di lusso e ben conservato.
Ottimo rapporto con il venditore. Professionale e disponibile.
Consiglio vivamente questo negozio.

Excellent items!! Happy owner.

Exactly as described. Professional execution.

Great experience working with this seller from start to finish. Excellent customer service -- volunteered to express ship my item so it would arrive in time to give as a special gift on a certain date.
The plate I ordered is outstanding. Very beautiful and unique. Seller was super responsive and helpful. Will shop here again.

Just lovely!
Beautiful vintage plates arrived quickly & well packed. Very happy!

Beautiful lacquerware tray in the shape of a plum blossom.
It was larger than expected but that is not a problem for me since it will hold my tea bowl and a small plate of sweets perfectly.

So happy with my plate.

Getting cups from further North, outside the ancient centre of Japanese teaware production (Kansai, Kyushu, Chubu, etc...) can be complicated. Be it Niigata, Kanto, Tohoku or Hokkaido, many are underrated, produced at a very small scale and rarely make it outside of Japan. Despite being among the more recent teaware production centres, they can often get stuck in tradition.
Yoshio Inoue has crafted a gem. He has taken the traditional soft white glaze and the purple Nihonmatsu clay and combined them in a unique way.
The wide cup spreads the heat wonderfully. It has a tall hollow foot, typical of Korean teacups, that showcases the soft and chalky clay. The cup has a gorgeous spiral motif with the spinning of the cup and the brushstroke applying of the glaze.
It is lovely, full of details and a great marriage of tradition and innovation. I am so grateful to own this small piece of Nihonmatsu ware's excellence!

Terrific service, fast shipping, and well packaged.
All items attived intact and they are beautiful!
The best of vintage finds!

Bought an urushi lacquer bowl from this seller.
Great item. No complaints.

I have purchased many items from this lovely shop.
Seller cares a lot, and always provides brilliant customer service.
Items are top quality and are a true conversation starter when displayed in the kitchen.
Highly recommended. +++++

These beautiful cups arrived in perfect condition and were exactly as described. They were very well packed. Thank you so much, I love them!