Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890's) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake (Vase) 10.5”H Box ink-wash manner of literati painting

ink-wash manner of literati painting

this chest remains in great antique condition

traditionally passed on through apprenticeships that last nearly a decade

This two piece chest was made in the mid Meiji era (1868-1912) of red lacquered Kuri (Japanese Chestnut) front and sugi (Japanese Cedar) case/interiors

The "fish eye" un-glazed area on the bottom was a unique kiln footing design found on late Edo to early Meiji era pottery

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890's) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake (Vase) 10.5”H Box ink-wash manner of literati paintingAntique 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