Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Mingei Vase 10" Tea Accessories original interior cords retained• Dimensions

original interior cords retained• Dimensions (approx

Width = 22

1900) ceramic rice bowls

perseverance

A finely detailed pair of menuki (ornamental sword hilt fittings) depicting large wasps (suzumebachi 蜂)

Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Mingei Vase 10" Tea Accessories original interior cords retained• DimensionsAntique Japanese Tokkuri Sake Storage JarJapan, late Edo to Meiji period (1800's)Dimensions: 9. 5" H 5" Dia. This Japanese tokkuri () was traditionally used for storing and serving sake, Japans fermented rice wine. Larger examples such as this one were typically employed by brewers, inns, or taverns for transport and bulk storage, often sealed with paper or cloth and secured with twine. Thrown by hand on the potters wheel, these jugs were high fired