Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890's) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake Blue (Vase) 10.5”H Woodblock Square handles and a scrolling

Square handles and a scrolling vine work though out

Its exquisite design and lacquer finish make it not just a functional component of the game but also a work of art

lending itself naturally to panoramic landscape composition

Note some minor nicks and separation of the original lacquer finish

The foo-dog carving is very well done

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890's) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake Blue (Vase) 10.5”H Woodblock Square handles and a scrollingThis is an antique Japanese large sake jug from the late Meiji Era (c. 1890). This one is 10. 5" tall and glazed on two sides with very decorative calligraphy. This type of sake jug was one of the first recyclables in that it could be returned to the sake company that made it and be refilled. It is all hand made and fired at high temperatures for lasting durability. This large ceramic sake jug measures 7" in diameter by 10. 5" tall (18 x 35. 5 cm) and