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The gourd shape of this Edo period sake bottle was considered auspicious, in part because of Chinese myth,  and also because it was the symbol of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, a general who unified Japan's warring states. The water gourd was the sign for his army.   A big gourd was tied upside down to the top of his flag-pole. After each victory additional small gourds were added.

• finish: solid brass, electro-plated with non-tarnishing silver finish
• giclee print
• dimensions: approx. 1.5 w x 3.75 l
• packaged in an acetate sleeve with provenance card