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Japanese Bizen Ware Bottle/Vase

ClareBk

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Our museum has a Japanese pretty floral designed square bottle shaped vase that we know little about. There is a signature on the base that we would appreciate help translating please. If anyone can help us determine the approximate date, kiln or signature, refer us to a bizen ware museum that would be very much appreciated. The measurements are Height 204 Width 72 and Diameter 71mm. Thanking you in advance!
 

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From my research it appears to be a:
Square sake bottle (yakijime)
Period: Edo to Meiji
Kiln Location: Imbe district of Bizen City
 
Yes, you got it right. Dai Nippon, Inbe-sei (Imbe is also OK)

Actually I can't read that very last kanji. It could be 製, but it could also be something else (陶 or 焼) or something. But 製 is probably the most likely. At any rate, it doesn't really change the overall meaning/intent.
Made by Inbe. Made by the Inbe kiln. etc...
 
Great Majestic. Thank you for confirming. There were three Inbe kilns so I have eliminated one as they only made water related equipment. This pottery was so strong it wouldn't break. Great way to keep Saki cool!
 
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