This is an old Imari-ware sake bottle with sometsuke (blue and white) decoration. A bold design of gourds is painted on it, with auspicious items like precious jewels and cloves spilling out from the mouths of the gourds. The body of the bottle also features the characters "宝" (treasure), "福" (fortune), and "寿" (longevity), making it a very celebratory sake bottle. The plump shape also gives it a sense of stability. Size: Height: 228 mm Body diameter: 145 mm There is discoloration on the body due to age. As this is an old item, please consider purchasing it with the understanding that it has aged. 24-1204