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 brown lettering and a cork on the top.

• Gray, brown
• Ceramic
• C1900
• Some characters: 福丁子 fukuchoji, ワシヅカ washizuka likely to be a place name, 田 (田 with line frame read Yamada, and that is a shop name)
• Item weight: 1513 grams
• Packed weight: 2013 grams
• Approx. 14 cm wide x 25.5 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Glaze imperfections from production.  Slightly wobbly. Chips. 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.