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

Gourd-shaped sake bottle, also known as tokkuri. The bottle has two main sections. The top section is white ceramic with blue floral designs. The designs include flowers and leaves in a pattern. The top section is shaped like a bulb with a narrower neck. The bottom section is a rounded bulb with a green glaze. The green section has raised floral designs. The background of the image is gray to white. The bottle appears to be sitting on a white surface. The overall shape resembles a gourd. The bottle has a small opening at the top. The floral designs on both sections are intricate. The blue and white colors are prominent on the top section. The green color is prominent on the bottom section.

Artwork details

Date:: 18th century
Medium:: Porcelain with celadon glaze and cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Hizen ware, Arita type)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 468 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original