Edit 18th Century Large Edo Period Polychrome Tokkuri Sake Bottle

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Highly decorative large Japanese export porcelain bottle, c. 1700.
The sides are decorated with a design primarily of blossoming cherry … Read more Highly decorative large Japanese export porcelain bottle, c. 1700.
The sides are decorated with a design primarily of blossoming cherry trees, chrysanthemums, irises, and bamboo.
The shoulder is decorated in blue with a gold floral design and on each corner is a cartouche with each of the primary design elements.
The neck is decorated with cherry blossoms.
The base is undecorated and bears a red fuku mark.
The shape is derived from German stoneware or Dutch glass bottle forms.
The neck is trumpet shaped and does not appear to be intended to have a stopper. For Japanese examples, this style is called “Tokkuri” or sake bottles. See less