Import duties* taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Thank you for your understanding. Suiko Kiln / Takao Yamada (翠孝窯 / 山田孝夫) He is one of the leading contemporary Kutani ware ceramic artists, and is particularly known for his technique known as yuriginsai. By applying clear or colored glazes over silver foil and firing them, he has created a wide range of cool and modern vessels (sake bottles, sake cups, rock cups, etc.) whose appearance changes depending on how the light hits them, and they have earned high praise for their sophisticated design and functionality. Condition* In good condition. There are pain and stains due to aged deterioration,but no problem with functionality. Please use zoom to inspect all pictures closely for the cosmetic condition. This item is sold as a collectible, decor and not intended for daily use. Shipping* We will send items from yabai artworks Japan. FedEx International Priority DHL WORLD WIDE UPS Worldwide Saver Import duties* taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Thank you for your understanding.