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Ceramic and Lacquerware Japanese style table setting used for display with Ikebana flower arrangements. The set is fairly inexpensive (the artist's name is not printed on the ware). Note: All ceramic ware is white clear glazed with cherry blossom motif as described in .251Ii, "Made in Japan" printed in orangey red ink on bottom, and tracing of single gold line on rim (except chopstick rests, which do not have the gold rim or "Made in Japan"). A: Bowl, H: 2.875", Diam: 3.75", Tall plastic bowl with smooth foot and bottom, designed to look like lacqerware, orangey red exterior with "exposed wood grain", carved into irregular facets, smooth black interior, inside of the bowl has a protruding ring on upper inside edge on which the lid sits. Bowl is used for hot soup, often served at the beginning of the meal. See also: Cataloging file "Food/Cooking Utensils/Asian" for cookware catalog which describes this as used for oshiruku, a pasty sweet made of red beans and sugar. B: Lid, H: 1.625", Diam. 3.5", Plastic made to resemble lacquerware, short lid with smooth red foot and top/bottom, multi-faceted red exterior with exposed wood grain, smooth black interior. Lid for above bowl. C: Bowl, H: 2.5", Diam: 6.25", Lacquerware, shallow red bowl with raised foot with short black sides tapering in a covex shape to the foot which has black exterior and red interior, smooth black interior, red exterior. Dish used for serving boiled vegetables or broiled fish or meat. D: Lid, H: 1.625", Diam. 6", Lacquerware, shallow red lid with raised handle and short black sides tapering in a covex shape to the handle which is red; smooth black interior, red exterior. Lid for above. E: Bowl, H: 2.25", Diam: 6.25", Lacquerware, shallow red bowl with raised foot with short black sides tapering in a covex shape to the foot which has black exterior and red interior, smooth black interior, red exterior. Dish used for serving boiled vegetable or broiled fish or meat. F: Lid, H: 1.5", Diam. 6", Lacquerware, shallow red lid with raised handle and short black sides tapering in a covex shape to the handle which is red; smooth black interior, red exterior. G i, ii: Pair of Chopsticks, L: 7.75", Square shaped top tapering to round pointed bottom, orangey red lacquer with black lacquer tops, two sides have oblong painted design in blue and green, two other sides with oblong painted design with four pieces of shell inlay at top (2 green and 2 yellow), green, blue, yellow and purple paint on the rest of the design. Woman's or girl's chopsticks (based on size and design). H i, ii: Pair of Chopsticks, L: 7.785", Square shaped top tapering to round pointed bottom, orangey red lacquer with black lacquer tops, two sides are plain, two other sides with oblong painted design with three pieces of hexagonal shaped shell inlay at top (2 creme and 2 yellow), black and green paint on the rest of the design. Woman's or girl's chopsticks (based on size and design). I i: Lidded Ceramic Teapot, H: 8.5", Diam: 7", with plastic spout protector, bamboo handle, globle shaped body tapering towards bottom with short curved spout and two protruding ceramic rings used as handle attachments, smoother white clear glazed interior, interior strainer is a ceramic half sphere with holes, white clear glazed exterior with a cherry blossom motif painted in red, orange, tan and gold on two sides, the primary motif features 5 blossoms and a long branch with gold accents opposite a single blossom with a short branch and gold accents; rim of spout and top edge of the two rings are traced with a single line of gold paint; attached to the two rings is a U-shaped handle formed by a bent strip of bamboo which is decorated by an additional fine split bamboo wrapped around the handle and has an open weave design at the top; the handle is secured on each side with a band of brown painted wire; on the bottom "Made in Japan" is printed in orangey red. Informal teapot for everyday use. Not for formal tea service. I ii: Ceramic Teapot Lid, tall recessed foot, round knob handle, small steam hole to one side of handle, painted in red, orange, tan and gold with a single cherry blossom surrounded by a small branch and gold accents; knob is decorated with a single line of gold paint encircling the top; top and interior of lid are clear glazed, rim and exterior foot are unglazed. J: Ceramic Teacup, H: 3.125", Diam: 2.375", tall cup with straight sides, short recessed foot, white clear glazed interior and exterior which has a cherry blossom motif in red, orange, tan and gold, 5 blossoms along a branch highlighted with gold accents; rim is decorated with fine line of gold paint, unglazed foot bottom, on bottom "Made in Japan" is painted in orangey red. "Japanese style" teacup without handle, generally found in pairs. K: Ceramic Sake Bottle, H: 5.25", Diam: 2.375", tall vessel with narrow neck and slightly flaring sides and rim with convex bottom; smooth white clear glazed interior and exterior with cherry blossom motif containing 3 blossoms; single line of gold paint on rim, on bottom "Made in Japan" is painted in orangey red. L: Ceramic Sake Cup, H: 2", Diam: 1.625", small narrow cup with wide mouth, sides taper towards a slightly flared bottom, smooth white clear glaze interior and exterior with cherry blossom motif containing 2 blossoms; single line of gold paint on rim, bottom of foot is unglazed, on bottom "Made in Japan" is painted in orangey red. Modern style shape in the form of a jigger (shot) glass. M: Ceramic Plate, H: 2", Diam: 8.625", large bowl shaped plate with raised foot and tall, straight sides, slightly concave interior with cherry blossom motif painted along the top and one side containing 5 blossoms, bottom has an uneven white glaze with thick areas, single line of gold paint on rim, bottom of foot is unglazed, on bottom "Made in Japan" is painted in orangey red. Plate used for service of hors d'oeuvres such as sashimi. N: Ceramic Plate, H: 1.75", Diam: 7.125", medium bowl shaped plate with raised foot and tall, straight sides, slightly concave interior with cherry blossom motif painted along one side containing 5 blossoms, bottom has an uneven white glaze with thick areas, single line of gold paint on rim, bottom of foot is unglazed, on bottom "Made in Japan" is painted in orangey red. Plate used for service of hors d'oeuvres such as sashimi. O: Ceramic Bowl, H: 2.125", Diam: 6.5", shallow bowl with slanted sides and concave bottom walls tapering toward the raised foot, interior is white clear glazed and decorated with cherry blossom motif, rim on outside is orangey red and has a single line of gold paint on rim top, unglazed bottom foot, on bottom "Made in Japan" is painted in orangey red. Bowl used for individual serving of vegetables. P: Ceramic Bowl, H: 2.125"; Diam: 5", bowl same as O above, except smaller. This is an individual serving plate for Choyu or vinegar sauces. Q: Ceramic Bowl, H: 1.5", Diam: 3.5", bowl same as P above as above but smaller. Serving plate for individual servings of sauce. R: Ceramic Bowl, H: 3.75", Diam: 6.125, donburi bowl with lid (S). Tall bowl with high rim which flares outward slightly before turning back inward. The main body of the bowl swells at the belly so that combined with the rim, a double curve is the result. There are five blossoms in the cherry motif. The bowl is used for serving individual portions of donburi, hot rice with meats, vegetables, and egg. S: lid, H: 1.75"; Diam: 5.375" lid for donburi bowl R above. There are five blossoms in the cherry motif. T: Ceramic Bowl, H: 2.75", Diam: 6", bowl with straight sides and tall, raised foot. Decorated with five cherry blossoms. Used to serve individual portions of donburi, hot rice with flavored topping. U: Ceramic Lid, H: 1.5"; Diam: 5.375", lid for bowl T above. V: Ceramic Bowl, H: 2.25"; Diam: W: 3.75"; D: 3.625", square serving bowl with slightly flared sides and undulating rim used for individual servings of vegetables such as marinated spinach or cucumber salad. Decorated with five cherry blossoms. W: Ceramic Bowl, H: 2.625"; Diam: 4.375", bowl with tall raised foot and undulating rim used for individual servings of vegetables. On the bottom, inside the ring forming the foot is another raised ring. X: Ceramic Bowl, H: 2.75"; Diam: 3.75", serving bowl with straight sides and raised foot used to serve individual portions of condiments; may also be used for individual serving of steamed dishes; decorated with five cherry blossoms. Y: Ceramic Lid: H: 1.375"; Diam: 4.125" lid for bowl X above.There is a raised knob at center on the top; decorated with five cherry blossoms. Z: Ceramic Rice Bowl, H: 2.5"; Diam: 4.625", rice bowl with flared sides and raised foot.; painted on the both the outside and inside of the bowl are three cherry blossoms. AA: Ceramic Plate, H: 1.125", Diam: 6.375", plate with flaring walls like a very shallow bowl and a short foot; interior decorated with five cherry blossoms. The dish is used for individual servings of fish or meat. AB: Ceramic Bowl, H: 1.375"; Diam: 5.625", shallow bowl, saucer-like, decorated with five blossoms. AC: Ceramic Plate, H: 1.25", W: 6.5"; D: 4.25", rectangular, shallow dish with raised foot and flared, undulating rim; decorated with four cherry blossoms clustered at one corner. This plate used for individual servings of fish or long vegetables like asparagus. AD: Ceramic Plate, H: 1"; W: 8.5", D: 3.125", plate in the shape of a folding fan, with raised foot; decorated with five cherry blossoms. Plate used for individual servings of vinegared fish or vegetables. [pickled stuff?] AE and AF: Pair of Ceramic Saucers, H: .75"; Diam AE: 4", DiamAF: 4.125", shallow, bowl shaped dipping plates fo soy or vinegar . AE is decorated with four cherry blossoms, AF is decorated with three cherry blossoms. AG: Ceramic Bowl, H: 1.75"; Diam: 4.25", round bowl with extended wide, flat handle; decorated with five chery blossoms. Bowl used for individual servings of pickled vegetables or other condiments, perhaps egg. See also: Cataloging file "Food/Utensils/Asia" which describes this dish as a tempura sauce bowl with a dipper handle at the end which enables the eater to lift the bowl toward the mouth while maneuvering the food with chopsticks in the other hand. AH: Ceramic Bowl, H: 1"; W: 3.25"; D: 2.25", short rectangular bowl with flared sides, undulating rim, and raised foot; decorated with three blossoms inside. Used for individual serving of sauce, especially for sashimi sauce of mustard and soy. AI: Ceramic Bowl, H: .875"; Diam: 3.125", small, shallow round dish decorated with three blossoms. AJ: Ceramic Divided Dish, H: .375"; W: 2.75", small square dish with a dividing wall in the center used for seasonings such as wasabi and ginger. Each well of the dish is decorated with a single cherry blossom; each corner is notched and the exterior corner edges incised. AKi and ii: Ceramic Shoyu bottle with lid. Bottle (i) H: 2.5"; W: 3"; D: 2.25", straight walled vessel with spout and recessed bottom, used to serve soy sauce; decorated with . Lid (ii) H: .5"; Diam: 2", Lid has a knob on top and a small hole to facilitate easy pouring, underside has a tall recessed foot to fit into the opening in the top of the shoyu bottle. AL and AM: Ceramic Chopstick Rests, H: .375"; W: 3"; D: .875", pair; each is rectangular shaped with sides that raise upward and flare outward slightly, creating a squarish U-shape; decorated with two cherry blossoms. AN and AO: Ceramic Chopstick Rests, H: .375"; W: 3"; D: .875". pair; each is carp shaped with tail curving upward, painted orange and white with black eyes; the bottom is hollow. AP and AQ: Ceramic Chopstick Rests, H: .857"; W: 2.375; D: 1.5", pair; irregular shaped gold fish with flared tail, painted white and orange with black eyes; recessed, hollow bottom. AR and AS: Ceramic Chopstick Rests, H: .375"; W: 2.375; D: 1", pair; each shaped in the form of persimmon painted orange and brown with leaf painted white and blue. AT: Bamboo Hot Pad, H: .5"; Diam: 6", round hot pad painted orange and most likely used with tea pot. A variety of bamboo rods have been sliced and joined to form a pourous surface.

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