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 black characters. It has a bung, though it’s not an original one; resin covers a cork and metal parts top it.  

• Gray, black
• Ceramic
• C1900
• Some characters: 中畑 Nakahata, 九 kyu ( 九 with line frame is Kanekyu, which is a liquor shop name and the logomark)
• Item weight: 1389 grams
• Packed weight: 1589 grams
• Approx. 13.5 cm wide x 26.5 cm tall [bottle only], 30 cm tall [with bung]
• Good condition considering age. Glaze imperfections from production. . 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.