Antique Japanese Sake Bottle Tokkuri Blue Purple Hares Fur Glaze Spout 8” Maki-e contributing significantly to the development

contributing significantly to the development of ukiyo-e art

If the shells match

it was Hasui's unique ability to fuse these influences with his profound reverence for the natural beauty of Japan that distinguished his work

Depth = 17"

Height = 15"

Antique Japanese Sake Bottle Tokkuri Blue Purple Hares Fur Glaze Spout 8” Maki-e contributing significantly to the developmentThis is a antique late Meiji era (c. 1900) Japanese Tokkuri (sake bottle). It is made of ceramic fired at high temperatures for lasting durability. It has a simple clear crackel glaze over the tan clay body. At the spout is an eye catching blue hare's fur glaze with a unique drip pattern. Height = 7. 75" (20cm) Diameter = 3" (7. 5cm)