unopened sake bottle from the 1940's

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Posted by pam guthrie

12 years ago

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a brownish crock like unopened sake bottle from Japan. General John D Harshberger bought it. It has a raised picture of Okinawa with the name written above it, and a raised picture of a japanese building. there are 2 labels and one seal with writing in japanese and a Tel 32 -1628on the top and bottom label. The spout is sealed with a cork and gold plastic. There is nothing written on the bottom of the bottle/crock/jug.

Category General Antiques and Collectibles

Medium crock like pottery clay

Distinguishing marks raised pictures of okinawa and a japanese village building

Condition Mint

Size and dimensions of this item 7 inches height 5 inches width

Date Period 1940

Weight 2 pounds

History this sake was purchased by general John D Harshberger when he was in Japan in the 1940's
General Harshberger was the first night flight pilot that flew with radar.

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