Vintage Japanese Pottery Sake Bottle Kayoi-Tokkuri
This is a vintage 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 on a daily basis. This bottle is light brown with black Japanese kanji characters on the front of the bottle. It has a plastic label wrapped around the neck.
- Light brown, black
- Ceramic
- C1980
- Some kanji on bottle: 大谷むぎ焼酎 Ootani mugi (wheat) shochu, 二階堂 Nikaido (sake brewery name), 吉四六 Kitchomu (product name)
- Item weight: 494 grams
- Packed weight: 1100 grams
- Approx. 11 cm wide x 19.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Some dark marks. 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.
