Antique Japanese Late Edo Era Ceramic Tokkuri Sake Bottle 9” Kimono The inner lid is inscribed

The inner lid is inscribed in gold and translates to:

The two doors lift out easily for open display

These pieces make great wall hanging above a headboard

There is some separation of the lacquer from the wood and exposed joints

Despite having been lovingly and carefully displayed by 3 generations of collectors

Antique Japanese Late Edo Era Ceramic Tokkuri Sake Bottle 9” Kimono The inner lid is inscribedThis is an antique Japanese sake jug from the late Edo Period (c. 1850). This one is 9" tall and glazed on one side with flowers and the other side with dragonflies. Glazed with cobalt gosu blue. It is all hand made and fired at high temperatures for lasting durability. It remains in good condition It is high fire glazed both inside and out. Great as a stand alone piece of art with calligraphy.