Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Vase 10" "Shinzou" Jar Markings = 清光 (Kiyomitsu)

Markings = 清光 (Kiyomitsu)

6 x 6 cm)Weight: 5

this dish remains in excellent condition

Often these received a lot of wear and holes are patched and reinforced with additional backing material of cotton

A great collectible tool and still very functional

Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Vase 10" "Shinzou" Jar Markings = 清光 (Kiyomitsu)Antique Japanese Tokkuri "Shinzou" () 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