Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Vase 10" "Shinzou" Ceramic Zabuton cushions have long been

Zabuton cushions have long been used in Japan to provide comfort during seated activities such as tea ceremony

slight toning to margins

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or delicate lattice work crafted from various materials such as wood

The unglazed foot shows circular wheel marks and a natural clay tone with minor kiln grit

Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Vase 10" "Shinzou" Ceramic Zabuton cushions have long beenAntique Japanese Tokkuri "Shinsou" () 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. The straw wrapping is part of the new in package