Mid 20th Century Japanese Ceramic Sake Bottle (14) Antique studio potters would achieve this

studio potters would achieve this appearance by pressing woven fabric onto the wet clay body creating the appearance of a draped textile

It has a solid wooden handle and large brass circular skimmer on the end

symbolising fertility and abundance

symbolise wealth and longevity

it can be used as a general storage space

Mid 20th Century Japanese Ceramic Sake Bottle (14) Antique studio potters would achieve thisThis 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