Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890's) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake Blue (Vase) 10.5”H Woodblock Its exquisite design and lacquer

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

Square handles and a scrolling vine work though out

The foo-dog carving is very well done

This is a fine professional grade blade originally thought to be used as a bamboo splitting knife

Note some minor nicks and separation of the original lacquer finish

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890's) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake Blue (Vase) 10.5”H Woodblock Its exquisite design and lacquerThis 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