A KAKIEMON SAKE FLASK, EDO PERIOD, 17TH CENTURY

A KAKIEMON SAKE FLASK, EDO PERIOD, 17TH CENTURY

the bottle with curved sides and square, tapering neck, depicting panels of chrysanthemums and plum blossoms, decorated in iron-red, blue, green, black enamels and gilt
22.5 cm., 8⅝ in. high

Condition Report:
- Small chip to neck rim approximately 1mm long.

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