Mid 20th Century Japanese Ceramic Sake Bottle (13) Artwork It would have been used

It would have been used to carry rice when working on the paddy fields

It was handcrafted from cedar and showcases a unique variety of iron studs

The original paintings are approximately 20 x 22 inches and are size for size to the original painting printed on the sheet

representing the lineage and heritage of a family

The beautiful hand-painted calligraphy describes the information of a birth

Mid 20th Century Japanese Ceramic Sake Bottle (13) Artwork It would have been usedThis 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