This very rare vase is made of Ko-Imari ware and features an old map of Japan. This vase was made approximately 150 to 200 years ago. The map shows the old names of Japan's prefectures. Tokyo is written as Ueno 上野, Osaka as Izumi 和泉, and Kyoto as Tanba 丹波. The bottom is inscribed with "Tenpo nen sei 天保年製（Made in the Tenpo era）." "Tenpo nen sei 天保年製" refers to items made during the Tenpo era of the late Edo period (around 1830-1844). As it is an old item, there are some scuffs, scratches, stains, and fading, but no major damage. Don't miss this opportunity to get your hands on this very rare vase. Height 30.0 cm Center 17.5 cm Top 6.7 cm Bottom 10.1 cm Weight 1,300 g Condition: Overall condition is good. There may be scratches, scuffs, peeling, dirt, etc. It was stored at home. Please see the numerous photos for 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. 120922461212