A Japanese Blue and White Sake Bottle (Tokkuri)

Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century, cylindrical shaped sake bottle, stoneware with very finely painted blue decoration of scenic landscape continuous around the bottle, with a small spout, wrapped handle.

7 in., 3 7/8 in. diameter

Sold to benefit the Yale University Art Gallery collection From the collection of the Yale University Art Gallery

Toning and fine crazing; wear to the handle.