Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Vase 12.5" Nakaya Tools Dimensions: 17 1/4" W x

Dimensions: 17 1/4" W x 18" D x 11 1/2" H overallBoard thickness: approx 9 1/2"Weight: approx 55–65 lbs (estimate)Grid: Standard 19 x 19Feet: Hand-carved cloud style

jute hanging cord

depicting the flower kiku (Chrysanthemum)

wide fuller

Inemari or Dakine

Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Vase 12.5" Nakaya Tools Dimensions: 17 1/4" W xAntique Japanese Tokkuri "" (Nakaya) 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