Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Mingei Vase 7" Ranma Format: Oban — single panel

Format: Oban — single panel from triptych

Below the doors are two shallow drawers

It is truly a work of stand alone art

Keyaki is prized for its striking medullary rays and warm golden-brown tone

The bucket held about 18 liters

Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Mingei Vase 7" Ranma Format: Oban — single panelAntique Japanese Tokkuri Sake Storage JarJapan, late Edo to Meiji period (1800's)Dimensions: 7" H 4" 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 fired