Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Vase 10" Plate Statue of Quan-Yin / Avalokitishvara

Statue of Quan-Yin / Avalokitishvara / Kanon the Bodisattva of Compassion

in the Northern Japanese Alps

It is decorated with various floral and geometric designs

9 1/8" x 14 1/4"

possibly derived from the legendary figure of the Immortal of the South Pole (Nanji Xianweng)

Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Vase 10" Plate Statue of Quan-Yin / AvalokitishvaraThis is an antique Japanese large sake jug from the 19th century. This one is about 10. 5" tall and glazed 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 approx. 5" in diameter by 10. 5" tall (12. 5 x 26. 5 cm) and remains