Candle-form Sake Bottle

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Candle-form Sake Bottle

Alternate Title: 龍門司焼鉄釉藁灰流蝋燭徳利

Japan, Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
Ceramics
Ryūmonji ware; stoneware with iron and rice straw ash glazes
Height: 6 in. (15.24 cm); Diameter: 2 5/8 in. (6.67 cm)
Gift of James D. and Veronica H. Roorda (M.2006.214.19)
Not currently on public view