A Japanese Kiyomizu ware sake flask, Edo period, 19th century

A Japanese Kiyomizu ware sake flask

Edo period, 19^th century

of rounded cylindrical form with raised shoulder, tall neck and everted rim, decorated in green and blue enamels and gilt on a crackled cream ground, with a stylised partially opened chestnut in its foliage, geometric design on the shoulder, fitted wood storage box 

17.5 cm., 6¾ in. high