Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Mingei Vase 10" "Matsudaya" Futondansu The dark lacquer finish enhances

The dark lacquer finish enhances the bamboo’s fine texture while lending the piece an understated

suitable for ceremonial

Ryosai III relocated to Yokohama in 1924

the ground finished in dark lacquer with relief-carved characters lacquered in black and gold throughout

It is made of a high fire clay for lasting durability

Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Mingei Vase 10" "Matsudaya" Futondansu The dark lacquer finish enhancesAntique Japanese Tokkuri "Matsudaya" () Sake Storage JarJapan, late Edo to Meiji period (1800's)Dimensions: 10. 5" H 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