Antique Japanese Edo Period c1800 Grey Glazed Stoneware Tokkuri Sake Jug Iron Black Calligraphy 10"H Giclee and taupe-grey on deep burgundy-crimson

and taupe-grey on deep burgundy-crimson (ebi-iro) ground

the female's subtler spotted body — a composition that draws on the classical kachō-ga (花鳥画

Jurojin is revered not only for his specific domain over longevity but also for his role in bringing good fortune and prosperity

A charming matched pair of Meiji-period Japanese cloisonné vases showcasing the refined craftsmanship and elegant floral aesthetics of traditional Japanese enamel work

standing atop the hulls of defeated warships worn as sandals

Antique Japanese Edo Period c1800 Grey Glazed Stoneware Tokkuri Sake Jug Iron Black Calligraphy 10"H Giclee and taupe-grey on deep burgundy-crimsonAntique Japanese Grey Glazed Stoneware Tokkuri Sake Jug Iron Black Calligraphy Kannyu Crackle Meiji 10"H Japan Late Edo, 19th century A grey glazed stoneware tokkuri () of classic bottle form, the body decorated with bold iron black underglaze merchant calligraphy in a formal, structured hand multiple lines of text identifying a brewing or merchant establishment. The grey glaze shows a pronounced kannyu () crackle pattern across the surface, developed