Sake Bottle: Ryukyu Namban Ware, 1700s. Note the rich colour gradations over the body that range from a deep brown to olive to ochre to a rust-red. The incised and gauged markings on the bottle contribute to the bottle's rustic texture.

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Keywords: 1615-1868, art, ceramic, cleveland, edo, heritage, japan, museum, namban, period, ryukyu, stoneware, unknown, ware