Japan, a collection of seven antique blue and white and iron red multi glazed porcelain sake bottles, Meiji period. These are beautiful little gems, hand-painted in Classic floral patterns from the Arita kilns. Very good condition. Make unique bud vases and as gifts.

Dimensions: tallest is 6 inches; tall and 2.5 inches diameter.

Provenance: old North Kyoto collection

History:
In Japan some 600 years ago, these bottles were handcrafted at Arita, Kyushu island, an early center of porcelain production since 17th century. These were crafted for feudal lords, daimyos and for export. By late 1800s, when Japan was forcibly opened to westerners, Arita and other kiln’s wares like Imari, Kutani, and Satsuma porcelains became more available and they reached high artistic achievement as favored export art to the west.

Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime authenticity guarantee.
Our gallery based in Shelburne, Vermont USA has been dealing in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. The president personally travels to China, Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition.

We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.