Large Sake Bottle

Vintage Japanese Sake (rice wine) bottle. 
Large and heavy, holds 1.8 ltr. or 60.9 ounces.
Approximately 100 years old. Very patinated.
White slip is applied on the dark coloured clay body. A kind of Kohiki.
Names are shown on both side, using the same dark coloured glazing with the spout lip.
 
The original use of this item is not known, except probably for storing/serving sake.
It seems there was a tap attached on the hole near the bottom.
The hole makes this item perfect for lamp making project as the cable can go through it.
 
Please note that this item is vintage and for decorative use. There can be stain, tear and wear, and chips. 
 
Dimensions:  
Height 26.6 cm
Body diameter 20 cm
Top spout diameter 2.8 cm
Bottom spout diameter 2.0 cm
Weight 2 KG
 
Unique piece 
 
Sold separately. Price is for single item only
 
UK stock