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 on a daily basis. On the outside of the bottle, some kanji characters are written in brown ink letters.

• Gray, brown
• Ceramic
• C1900
• Some characters on the bottle: 目穂喜 ganhoki, 九十一 kyuju-ichi 911, 村中 muranaka
• Item weight: 1431 grams
• Packed weight: 2000 grams
• Approx. 13 cm wide x 25.5 cm tall
• Good condition. Glaze imperfections. 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.