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Full-feathered peacocks in vivid blue and green, gold rimming the neck — this pair of 1970s–80s sake flasks borrows the centuries-old Imari palette that once captivated European royalty.
Maker: CBC Wares
Materials: Ceramic, hand-painted
Dimensions: 5.25" tall, 2.25" diameter at base, 1.75" diameter at top opening
Origin: Japan
Era: Vintage, 1970s–1980s
Condition: Very good — no chips, cracks, or scratches; some interior staining, photographed; crazing throughout is intentional and part of the design. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
Quantity available: 2 — a matched pair
Every inch of the surface is alive with detail: full-feathered peacocks in vibrant blues and greens, tiny flowers, blades of grass, and gold throughout, rendered in the Imari style that originated in the Arita region of Japan's Kyushu island in the 17th century. A red band circles the lower body, and the top opening is rimmed in gold. The crazing visible across the surface is entirely intentional — a deliberate design element of this style, not damage.
An excellent gift for a sake lover, a Japan ceramics collector, or anyone who appreciates the extraordinary decorative tradition of Imari ware. Beautiful on a bar, a bookshelf, or a display cabinet — two available, a lovely matched pair for gifting or display.
Imari ware takes its name from the port of Imari in Saga Prefecture, through which porcelain from the nearby Arita kilns was exported to Europe beginning in the 17th century, becoming enormously influential on European ceramics.
See more Japanese sake decanters and Imari ceramics in our collection.
