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 brown with a pearly finish. It features a blue neck and mouth, and has matte light brown characters on the front and the back.
- Light brown, black
- Ceramic
- C1950
- Some kanji on bottle: 飛騨深山菊 Hida Miyamagiku (sake's name), 高山三町 Takayama Sancho (address, location), 舩坂 Funasaka (brewery's name)
- Item weight: 919 grams
- Packed weight: 1500 grams
- Approx. 12.5 cm wide x 24.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Some production imperfections on glaze. 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.
