Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Mingei Vase 10" Funadansu With wear consistent with its

With wear consistent with its age it remains in fine condition

信吉 (Nobuyoshi)

also known as Guan Gong or Guan Di

likely Mino-region or similar

supporting the elbow and forearm while reading

Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Mingei Vase 10" Funadansu With wear consistent with itsAntique Japanese Tokkuri Sake Storage JarJapan, late Edo to Meiji period (1800's)Dimensions: 10" 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