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 and store 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 bottle is a beige color with a handpainted indigo blue floral and grass motif painted all around as well as various simple linework. This particular tokkuri bottle has an elegant long neck with a rounded lip and is an excellent choice for a flower vase or general home decor.
- Blue, white
- Ceramic
- C1900
- Item weight: 2900 grams
- Packed weight: 3900 grams
- Approx. 22 cm wide x 36.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Some scratches. Small unglazed patches. Small chip on lip edge. Glaze and shape imperfections. 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 and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
