Vntg Japanese Ceramic Tokkuri Sake Bottle - Hand-Painted Kanji & Floral Design

Description

View Vntg Japanese Ceramic Tokkuri Sake Bottle - Hand-Painted Kanji & Floral Design with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The exterior features a warm, creamy "peach" glaze that serves as a canvas for bold, hand-brushed black calligraphy. The detailed poetic script on the sides adds an extra layer of scholarly elegance, making it a conversation piece from every angle. Step back in time with this beautiful Japanese Tokkuri, a traditional ceramic bottle that once played a central role in Japanese daily life. Used by sake merchants during the late Meiji or early Taisho eras, these jugs were the original "refillable" containers. Customers would take these sturdy stoneware vessels to their local brewery to be filled with fresh sake, making each bottle a piece of living history from Japan’s merchant past. Artistry & Design Standing approximately 9.5 inches tall, this bottle is a stunning example of functional folk art. The exterior features a warm, creamy "peach" glaze that serves as a canvas for bold, hand-brushed black calligraphy. The artwork prominently displays the "Three Friends of Winter" motif: The Chrysanthemum (Kiku): Symbolizing longevity and rejuvenation. The Bamboo (Take): Representing strength and flexibility. The Plum (Ume): Signifying hope and perseverance. Interspersed with the floral designs are traditional red vermillion seals (Hanko), which historically served as the "signature" or brand of the sake shop. The detailed poetic script on the sides adds an extra layer of scholarly elegance, making it a conversation piece from every angle. Condition & Display This vintage piece is in excellent decorative condition, showing the beautiful crazing and minor surface character expected of authentic aged stoneware. It is perfectly sized to be used as a: Statement Ikebana Vase: The narrow neck is ideal for single-stem floral arrangements. Rustic Home Decor: A perfect addition to a bookshelf, mantle, or Asian-inspired collection. Unique Gift: A thoughtful choice for lovers of pottery, Japanese history, or wabi-sabi aesthetics. Specifications Material: Glazed Stoneware / Ceramic Height: Approx. 9.5" Origin: Japan Style: Traditional Merchant Tokkuri. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Japanese › Other Japanese Collectibles.

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

Handmade

Yes

Culture

Japanese

Country of Origin

Japan