This is a Kutani-yaki sake bottle, "Spring," by Jun Takegoshi, from the series "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter." The bottle features a beautiful depiction of spring scenery with figures, painted in a tricolor Kutani style with the phrase "haru haru haru haru" (spring, spring, spring, spring). This is a rare spring sake bottle from a series that is no longer in production. Although it is an old item, it is in beautiful condition with no signs of aging. 【About Jun Takegoshi】 Jun Takegoshi, born in Terai-machi, Nomi City, is the grandson of the renowned master craftsman Taizan Takegoshi I. He is a leading figure in Kutani-yaki color-painted porcelain. His work is highly acclaimed not only in Japan but also worldwide, including in New York and London, where it is recognized as great works of art. ※ Chairman of the Kutani-yaki Technical Preservation Society, Ishikawa Prefecture Intangible Cultural Property Holder Organization, 2019