Sake pourer for marriage ceremony

Gilt-bronze sake pourer

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Gilt-bronze sake pourer
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Gilt-bronze sake pourer, cylindrical vessel with one spout and semi-circular handle, engraved with crane, turtle and leaves, used at marriage ceremonies, Japanese, 1650-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A657770
Materials:
complete and bronze (copper, tin alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 253 mm x 167 mm x 230 mm, 1.4kg
type:
sake pourers