Mid 20th Century Japanese Ceramic Sake Bottle (14) Signage Dimensions are as follows: H

Dimensions are as follows: H - 36cm

Maiwai is a celebratory garment worn to celebrate or pray for a good catch

D - 13cm (at base)

which highlights perfectly the relief work

the slats have been attached using rivets

Mid 20th Century Japanese Ceramic Sake Bottle (14) Signage Dimensions are as follows: HThis stunning piece is known as a Sake bottle and it originated in Japan, dating back to the Late Meiji era to the early Taisho era. Historically used as a reusable stoneware bottle that traditionally held sake (Japanese alcoholic beverage) with the merchants name or location written on, ensuring the bottle was returned to the correct merchant. The vast majority of these bottles are crafted from kiln fired clay, often finished with a feldspar glaze