Japanese Meiji/Taisho Shunga Sake Bottle — Hand-Painted Porcelain

Description

Rare Japanese painted porcelain sake bottle from the Meiji/Taisho period (approximately 1890-1930). The exterior features a beautifully rendered geisha figure in traditional kimono with gold kakiemon-style decoration — characteristic of high-quality Satsuma/Imari export porcelain from this era. The base contains a hidden shunga (春画) scene — a traditional Japanese erotic art form that was widely produced during this period and is highly collectible among Japanese art specialists. Red maker's stamp on base. Original cloth stopper still present. Minor wear consistent with age. Category: Asian Antiques Era/Age: Late Meiji / Early Taisho (c. 1890-1930) Condition: Good, original stopper, minor age wear Location: Rancho Cordova, CA