Dear Michael, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the images and available information, this item is: A Japanese porcelain bowl set with a lid. Such bowls were used to serve soups, needles or other dishes. It is decorated with a kanji decor. This piece was made in the second half of the 20th century also for export to Western countries. Pieces of this trademark by this artist were recently offered and sold on the international auction market.This piece is in good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided. A fair market estimation would be between 40 to 70 USD, each . This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.