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.

• Gray, brown
• Ceramic
• C1900
• Some characters: 中村支店 Nakamurashiten Nakamura branch, 中 naka (中 surrounded by a circle is Marunaka, which is a  liquor shop name and the logomark), 七百九十五 795 (might be a block number of the shop or the bottle number)　
• Item weight: 1496 grams
• Packed weight: 1996 grams
• Approx. 13.3 cm wide x 26 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Glaze imperfections from production. Chip around the bottom. 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.