Antique Japanese (c 1900) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake & Soy Sauce Bottle Jar 1960s) black glass ikebana bud

1960s) black glass ikebana bud vase

it remains in fine condition

Halo features the  the "Triple Jewel" (Buddha

though typically created anonymously

This combined motif symbolizes strength and perseverance

Antique Japanese (c 1900) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake & Soy Sauce Bottle Jar 1960s) black glass ikebana budThis is an antique Japanese sake jug (tokkuri) from the late Meiji Era (c. 1900). 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. It has the name of the company, Yamago Shoyu (soy sauce) in Yamagata City operated by Takahashi family (see pictures 2, 3 & 4) written in blue glaze. This ceramic