ITEM# 5618
Japanese Meiji Makie Lacquer and gold Sake Pot

A beautiful late 19th century Japanese mid to late Meiji period lacquer sake pot. Decorated with gold karakusa vines and a Japanese Mon in makie on a black roiro ground, the interior in a plain glossy red lacquer. The mon, five gold dots surrounding a central gold dot represent the plum blossom (ume) according to illustration number 838 in the book (The Elements of Japanese Design), by John Dower, Weatherhill,1971. Excellent condition with no hairlines or cracks; very light rubbing to the gold on the knopf on the lid and the handle. A fine example of Meiji lacquerware. Measures 3 and three quarter inches high, 8 and one quarter inches from the back to the tip of the spout and the body is 6 inches in diameter.

Thank you for your quick reply. I am really shocked at the price. I knew many people here wanted it, but probably figured I didn't know what I had and they wanted to buy it for nothing. I am glad I held on to it.
Thanks again!
- Ann N