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This appears to be a ramune bottle from the Kojima Ice Factory, run by Kokichi Kojima in Dalian, Japan, from the Meiji era to the early Taisho era. I estimate that this ramune bottle was made between 1906 and around 1917 (the reasons are noted at the end of the page). The overall construction is solid, and combined with the extremely thick bottle bottom, it weighs approximately 450 grams. The embossed text "Dalian Kojima Ice Factory" is also impressive. By utilizing the indentation in front of the drinking spout, the bottle is designed so that the marble does not block the mouth even when turned 180 degrees upside down. Size: Height: Approximately 20cm Diameter: Approximately 5.6cm There are scratches, minor imperfections, and dirt including cloudiness, but there are no major chips or cracks. It is believed to have been stored in a garage for the past 10-20 years. Please check the photos for the detailed condition and size of the product. Please also read and agree to the contents of the profile section. We look forward to your purchase. The following is the basis for the estimate: According to "Business and People: Commemorative Edition," (of Dalian Ice Manufacturing Co., Ltd.) "The predecessor, Kojima Ice Factory, was founded by former president Kokichi Kojima, who, during the Russo-Japanese War in the 38th year of Meiji, paid attention to the future of the ice manufacturing industry and began natural ice storage management. The following year, in the 39th year of Meiji, he chose the current headquarters area and pioneered the refrigeration industry in the mainland, and separately manufactured cider and citron." After this, it was integrated into the newly established "Dalian Ice Manufacturing Co., Ltd." in the 6th year of Taisho. Since the embossing on this ramune bottle says "Kojima Ice Factory" and not "Dalian Ice Manufacturing Co., Ltd.", I estimate that it was made between 1906 and 1917, when it was still the "Kojima Ice Factory." Reference materials: 1. Tokyo Telegraph and Communication Co., Ltd. "Business and People: Commemorative Edition" (Tokyo Telegraph and Communication Co., Ltd., 1941), pp. 852-853 2. Business and Economics Co., Ltd. "Comprehensive Guide to Manchurian Industry" (Business and Economics Co., Ltd., 1940), p. 44 3. Manchuria National Communication Co., Ltd. "Current Situation of Manchuria (Kōtoku 5th Edition)" (Manchuria National Communication Co., Ltd., Kōtoku 5th year), p. 380 4. Manchuria and Mongolia Materials Association "Manchuria Gentleman's Directory (3rd Edition)" (Manchuria and Mongolia Materials Association, 1940), p. 154 5. Internet Wikipedia "Kokichi Kojima" (as of November 25, 2025) 6. Sosuke Konoki "Dairen Story" (Tofu Shobo, 1944), pp. 268-272
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