Antique Japanese Late Edo Meiji Grey Glazed Stoneware Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy 9"H Shinhanga It measures about 2 1/2"

It measures about 2 1/2" (6 cm) in diameter and 1/4" (

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The distinctive bowl shape with a scooped-out front not only accommodates the Kama effortlessly but also adds a touch of sophistication to your tea ceremony setting

Antique Japanese Late Edo Meiji Grey Glazed Stoneware Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy 9"H Shinhanga It measures about 2 1/2"Antique Japanese Grey Glazed Stoneware Tokkuri Sake Jug Merchant Calligraphy Late Edo Meiji 9"H Japan Late Edo to Meiji Period, 19th century A large grey glazed stoneware tokkuri () sake jug of substantial proportions, the ovoid body rising to a narrow neck with everted lip ring. The exterior is decorated with bold merchant calligraphy brushed in dark iron brown slip the sweeping, confident strokes of a sake brewer or merchant house identification,