Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890's) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake (Vase) 10.5”H Box The "fish eye" un-glazed area

The "fish eye" un-glazed area on the bottom was a unique kiln footing design found on late Edo to early Meiji era pottery

is a charming talisman believed to bring good fortune and prosperity

traditionally passed on through apprenticeships that last nearly a decade

The form is simple and well-balanced

and one of the more compelling subjects in the netsuke canon

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890's) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake (Vase) 10.5”H Box The "fish eye" un-glazed areaAntique Japanese Tokkuri 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. Thrown by hand on the potters wheel, these jugs were high