Gourds Japanese, large red and black, rectangular, lacquered wood cask [Sodedaru] or “sleeve” cask due to its similar shape to a [kimono] sleeve, 18 x 17-1/2 x 5 in., [minor dings and losses to lacquer]; round red and black [Sakadaru] lacquered wood cask with woven bamboo rings and metal handle, 6 x 11 in., [minor dings and losses to lacquer]; four gourd-shaped sake flasks, three natural gourds, one ceramic, with cord tassels and stoppers, largest 21 x 9 in., [extensive cracks, poor lacquer repair]; smaller three, 5 in. to 8 in. tall, [good condition], (six pieces). Condition: . Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. Provenance: Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina