Antique Japanese (c1910) Hand Painted Sake Tokkuri Jug Blue & White 11" Basket 75" deep by 4

75" deep by 4

Mountains are shown in the background and a flowering tree in the foreground

It weighs 1lbs 3oz

This tsuba shows considerable wear from regular use

Antique Japanese (c1910) Hand Painted Sake Tokkuri Jug Blue & White 11" Basket 75" deep by 4This is an antique Japanese sake jug (tokkuri) from the late Meiji Era (c. 1910). This type of sake jug was one of the first recyclables in that it could be returned to the sake company that made it and be refilled. It is all hand made and fired at high temperatures for lasting durability. Height = 11" (28cm) Diameter = 8. 5" (21. 5cm) Weight = 7lbs It remains in very good condition. It is high fire glazed both inside and out. Great as a stand alone