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Sake Cask in the Shape of a Drum

one of two sake containers in the shape of a large drum with attached supports shaped like drum-stands; painted chrysanthemums on one side; another flowering plant on opposite side, with blossom on curving thin stem, and two smaller flowers on R and L; base of spout shaped like chrysanthemum

Date
early 17th century
In our collection
since March the 3rd, 2008 up to now
Dimensions
11 1/8 × 7 3/16 × 3 3/8 in. (28.26 × 18.26 × 8.57 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Negoro ware; wood, black lacquer with red lacquer decoration
Price
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Composition
zinc26%
copper74%