Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Mingei Vase 10" Tea Accessories A finely detailed pair of

A finely detailed pair of menuki (ornamental sword hilt fittings) depicting large wasps (suzumebachi 蜂)

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This subtle underglaze tone is not typical of standard blue and white wares and suggests either a specific kiln formulation or firing condition

emphasizing serenity

1870) bronze Suiban (Ikebana flower vase)

Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Mingei Vase 10" Tea Accessories A finely detailed pair ofAntique Japanese Tokkuri Sake Storage JarJapan, late Edo to Meiji period (1800's)Dimensions: 9. 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 were high fired