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 characters and a blue logomark. It has a string of straw around the neck.

• Gray, brown
• Ceramic
• C1900
• Some characters: キタカミ醤油 Kitakami shoyu shoyu shop name, 海 umi (part of main store name),  本店 honten main store
• Logomark:　北上 kitakami
• Item weight: 1285 grams
• Packed weight: 1785 grams
• Approx. 13 cm wide x 27 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Glaze imperfections and particles on the bottom from production.  Slightly wobbly. 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.