Japanese early 20th century sake bottles made for delivery from sake supplier to local bars and restaurants. Each bottle has the suppliers name and type of sake written on sides. The bottles would be recognized, picked-up and refilled. Minor chip to bottom and old cracks. Bottle measures 10" tall and 5" in diameter.
Japanese early 20th century sake bottles made for delivery from sake supplier to local bars and restaurants. Each bottle has the suppliers name to be recognized for pick and refills. Type of sake is also written on side of bottle. Minor chips to lip and old cracks. Bottle measures 10 1/4" tall and 5 1/4" in diameter.
Japanese early 20th century sake bottles made for delivery from sake supplier to local bars and restaurants. Each bottle has the suppliers name to be recognized for pick and refills. The type of sake is also written on the side on the bottle. Minor chip to lip. Bottle measures 10 1/2" tall and 5 1/4" in diameter.
Japanese circa 1900 Bizen ware hanging or sitting flower holder in the shape of the moon with the design of a rabbit jumping over the waves done in high relief. The stamp of the artist (illegible) is on the bottom of the back side of the holder. The holder measures 8" in diameter and stands 7" tall. Chain in no included.
Japanese Early 20th century KI-SETO, yellow SETO bowl. Beautifully made with slightly fluted edge. The bowl measures 9" in diameter and is 2 7/8" tall.
Japanese early 20th Century set of small dishes by MAKUZU KOZAN. Each dish is in the shape of 2 overlapping clam shells. Each one is designed with a cloud design done in overglaze enamel on the left hand shell and with one of the famous historic Japanese poets on the right hand shell done in underglaze blue, overglaze enamels and gold. The bottom of each dish is done with realistic detail and design. Even the feet that hold up the dishes are in the shape of small barnacles. Stamped MAKUZU on b ...click for details
Japanese Sumidagawa ware water pitcher. Done in the shape of a man. His hands are held together high and out, forming the spout of the pitcher. Signed by artist, RYOSAI. The pitcher stands 9" tall, 5 3/4" wide and is 3 1/2" in diameter.