It is a Kensui 建水 with the stamp of ``Daiming Xuande year 大明宣徳年製''. Overall, there are no significant damages to the carvings, and the intricate details are clearly visible. While there are age-related stains, I believe the condition is very good for an Kensui from about 200 years ago. A kensui is a utensil used in the Japanese tea ceremony to discard water or hot water used for rinsing or warming tea bowls. It is also called a "waste-water container." Materials used include pottery, porcelain, bamboo ware, copper, sand-clad ware, and in recent years, lightweight and durable materials such as acrylic are also used. The shape of a kensui typically features a wide opening for easy disposal of water, and it comes in various forms such as cylindrical, bucket-shaped, jar-shaped, and bowl-shaped. "Made in the Xuande year of the Great Ming Dynasty" refers to an inscription on a bronze vessel made by imperial decree during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty (1426-1435), specifically in 1428. Width 17.0 cm Top 15.5 cm Bottom 10.8 cm Height 9.8 cm Weight 1020 g Condition: Condition is good considering its age. Shows age-related wear, stains, scratches, scuffs, dirt, and discoloration. Please see numerous photos for more details. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 033121430402