A rare set of six glazed stoneware sake bottles, each hand-painted in dark to light brown with calligraphy describing the merchant's name and location. The handcrafting of these bottles gives them slightly irregular shapes.
The narrow neck allowed a cord to be attached to it so that the bottle could be returned to the merchant who could refill it. These bottles were closed with a simple cork stopper.
Japan, late 19th century.

Approximately 26.5 x 13cm
We have several other bottles, the same size or larger, sold individually.