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Superb Japanese Meiji (19thc) Hyotan Double Gourd Sake Flask (Tokkuri)
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Superb Japanese Meiji (19thc) Hyotan Double Gourd Sake Flask (Tokkuri)

19th century
Sold 22 March 2023 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Description

Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thC) Hyotan double gourd sake flask with its original cord and wooden stopper. Height ca 18cm (7.25in), diameter 13cm (5in).

Excellent original condition with no marks, cracking or peeling. A collector’s item.

When travelling, picnicking informally or just going out on the town, hyotan were worn suspended from the obi sash (hence the netsuke). Sometimes a cup was attached to the hanging cord or a separate cup with its own netsuke was provided to make instant service possible. They were also used as water bottles or canteens.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA911904
Dealers Internal Reference
AD362/22
Description
Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thC) Hyotan double gourd sake flask with its original cord and wooden stopper. Height ca 18cm (7.25in), diameter 13cm (5in).

Excellent original condition with no marks, cracking or peeling. A collector’s item.

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When travelling, picnicking informally or just going out on the town, hyotan were worn suspended from the obi sash (hence the netsuke).
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Sometimes a cup was attached to the hanging cord or a separate cup with its own netsuke was provided to make instant service possible. They were also used as water bottles or canteens.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA911904
Dealers Internal Ref
AD362/22
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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Superb Japanese Meiji (19thc) Hyotan Double Gourd Sake Flask (Tokkuri)

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Telephone 07975 614592
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Somerset
United Kingdom
Verified Since Oct 2021
Items For Sale 35
Items Sold 783
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Verified Since Oct 2021
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Location: Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom
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Superb Japanese Meiji (19thC) Hyotan Double Gourd Sake Flask (Tokkuri)
Superb Japanese Meiji (19thC) Hyotan Double Gourd Sake Flask (Tokkuri)
Ref: SA911904
Superb Japanese Meiji (19thC) Hyotan Double Gourd Sake Flask (Tokkuri)
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 13 cm (5 in)
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