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 miniature-sized bottle is gray with some black Japanese kanji characters on the outside. It has a twine rope tied around the neck.

• Gray, black
• Ceramic
• Kanji on bottle: Fresh soba noodles, somen
• C1970
• Item weight: 134 grams
• Packed weight: 334 grams
• Approx. 7 cm wide x 12 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Twine rope has some fraying. Glaze and clay imperfections from production. Marks. 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.