Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Mingei Vase 10" Table Tanizaki Describes his experience of

Tanizaki Describes his experience of his life in Tokyo transitioning from the use of flame based light to electric light

Jessen’s restrained palette—lavenders

Length = 13"

with a neatly finished foot ring and concentric blue lines

He wears flowing scholar’s robes tied with a sash and a tall cap typical of immortals and sages

Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Mingei Vase 10" Table Tanizaki Describes his experience ofAntique Japanese Tokkuri Sake Storage JarJapan, late Edo to Meiji period (1800's)Dimensions: 10" 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