Gourd-Shaped Sake Bottle (Tokkuri) with Carved Floral Design and Jewel

Japan

18th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 231

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青磁浮彫花染付宝飾文瓢形徳利
Title: Gourd-Shaped Sake Bottle (Tokkuri) with Carved Floral Design and Jewel
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: 18th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Porcelain with celadon glaze and cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Hizen ware, Arita type)
Dimensions: H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Purchase by subscription, 1879
Object Number: 79.2.805
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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