Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Vase 12.5" Nakaya Tools ” gathered around one vat

” gathered around one vat

Dimensions: 17 1/4" W x 18" D x 11 1/2" H overallBoard thickness: approx 9 1/2"Weight: approx 55–65 lbs (estimate)Grid: Standard 19 x 19Feet: Hand-carved cloud style

The warm honey-gold tones of the polished sugi heartwood contrast with the darker

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This is an Antique Meiji Era Japanese Ceramic Aki-Imari Plate featuring Blue red

Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Vase 12.5" Nakaya Tools ” gathered around one vatAntique Japanese Tokkuri "" (Nakaya) 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