Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890's) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake (Vase) 10.5”H Original with the exception of a

with the exception of a scuffs and dents

the body in dark layered robes with white under-garments

This tiny tansu is made of solid Keyaki (zelkova - Japanese elm) on all outside faces

is celebrated for early benizuri-e style prints

This portable calligraphy tansu has three drawers and a lidded top section

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890's) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake (Vase) 10.5”H Original with the exception of aAntique Japanese Tokkuri Sake Storage JarJapan, late Edo to Meiji period (1800's)Dimensions: 10. 5" H 5. 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