Antique Japanese Ceramic Sake Bottle Kayoi-Tokkuri Gray Kanji Crane Turtle TS863
Antique Japanese Ceramic Sake Bottle Kayoi-Tokkuri Gray Kanji Crane Turtle TS863
Antique Japanese Pottery Sake Bottle Kayoi-Tokkuri
This is an antique Japanese ceramic sake bottle. It is called a Kayoi-Tokkuri and is used to pour sake. The commuting sake bottle became popular as a rental container for liquor stores in the Edo period when sake began to be consumed daily. This gray bottle has black and brown characters.
- Gray, black, brown
- Ceramic
- C1900
- Some characters: 棚尾 Tanao place name in Aichi, 力 riki (力 with line frame is Yamariki, which is a liquor shop name and the logomark), 鶴亀 tsurukame (might be a sake manufacturer name)
- Item weight: 2222 grams
- Packed weight: 2722 grams
- Approx. 15 cm wide x 34.9 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Glaze imperfections from production. Small ceramic piece is attached around the bottom, which is from production. Slightly wobbly. Chips around the bottom. Crack. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
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