Antique Japanese Sake Bottle With Akaiban Sake Shop (赤磐酒場) — 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-552-1) - 1

Antique Japanese Sake Bottle With Akaiban Sake Shop (赤磐酒場) — 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-552-1)

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25M-552-1
$65.00
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Vintage Japanese Sake Bottle with Akaiban Sake Shop (赤磐酒場) — 1950s, Showa Era
A Timeless Vessel Steeped in Japanese Drinking Tradition

This elegant vintage sake bottle (tokkuri) from mid-century Japan captures the understated beauty and utility of traditional sake culture. Bearing bold hand-painted kanji characters, the bottle likely originates from a local brewery, adding a layer of authentic regional heritage to its charm.

Crafted with a rounded base and narrow neck, this ceramic tokkuri is designed to retain warmth, making it ideal for serving hot sake. The creamy off-white glaze is subtly speckled from age, and the cobalt blue script adds a striking contrast that feels both rustic and iconic. Whether displayed as a decorative accent or used in a ceremonial sake set, this bottle invites a deeper appreciation of Japanese hospitality and craftsmanship.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1950s, Showa Period

  • Material: Glazed ceramic

  • Color: Cream with cobalt blue kanji

  • Use: Traditional sake serving bottle (Tokkuri)

  • Dimension: 9" Diameter x 15"H

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age

  • Calligraphy: 赤磐酒場 (Akaiban Sakaba), 高本瀬村 八千暖 (Takamose-mura Yachidankan)

Perfect for collectors, wabi-sabi interiors, or connoisseurs of Japanese culture, this sake bottle is more than a vessel—it’s a quiet celebration of shared moments and simple rituals.