Large antique stoneware sake bottle: Seimai

Dating to circa 1900, the rare, heavily potted Japanese vessel is painted to both sides in calligraphic script with the brew: Seimai and retailer's name: Takebe-sake-ten. The perfect vase or lamp base, the contrasty bottle pops in any interior, whether minimalist or eclectic! 26.5cm tall x 14cm diam. Age-related wear and firing imperfections