Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890's) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake (Vase) 10.5”H Original a river rushes through a

a river rushes through a rocky gorge

the body in dark layered robes with white under-garments

This stamp remains in fine condition

There is some damage to the interior enamel

This tiny tansu is made of solid Keyaki (zelkova - Japanese elm) on all outside faces

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890's) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake (Vase) 10.5”H Original a river rushes through aAntique Japanese Tokkuri Sake Storage JarJapan, late Edo to Meiji period (1800's)Dimensions: 10. 5" H 5. 5" 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