Mid 20th Century Japanese Ceramic Sake Bottle (10) Asian The inscription on the bottom

The inscription on the bottom we cannot translate

It is believed that this dance wards off evil spirits and acts as a form of prayer for prosperity

Dimensions are as follows: H - 2cm

making it all the more practical for contemporary living

Mid 20th Century Japanese Ceramic Sake Bottle (10) Asian The inscription on the bottomThis 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. This ceramic bottle would've held sake, a Japanese alcohol made from fermented rice, and could be bought at most stores. The vast majority of these bottles are crafted from kiln fired clay, often finished with a feldspar glaze which gives the bottle an almost ivory grey appearance. The dimensions are as follows: H: 21cm,