Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890's) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake (Vase) 10.5” Kiseru & Tabakobon 5" (width x height x

5" (width x height x depth) (top = 26

The vase alone is 14

Legend has it that he achieved immortality through rigorous spiritual practices and alchemical pursuits

There are a few minor stains on the  stalk and mouth pieces from regular use

Keeping crickets and then the art of making these gourd homes started in the 5th century Tang Dynasty

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890's) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake (Vase) 10.5” Kiseru & Tabakobon 5" (width x height xAntique Japanese Tokkuri Sake Storage JarJapan, late Edo to Meiji period (1800's)Dimensions: 10. 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