Antique Japanese Sake Bottle With 松本本店 (Matsumoto Honten) — 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-552-3) - 1

Antique Japanese Sake Bottle With 松本本店 (Matsumoto Honten) — 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-552-3)

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25M-552-3
$75.00
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Antique Japanese Sake Bottle “Matsumoto Honten” — 1920s, Taisho Era
A Hand-Painted Tribute to Tradition and Taste

This antique Japanese sake bottle from the Taisho period (1920s) bears the bold hand-brushed inscription “松本本店” (Matsumoto Honten)—likely referencing a historic sake brewery or merchant's main storefront. Its tall, gracefully tapered form and creamy glazed ceramic surface make it a visually striking piece rooted in centuries of craftsmanship.

The dynamic calligraphy across the body adds a sense of movement and history, telling a silent story of gatherings, toasts, and the everyday rituals of Japan’s cultural landscape. Whether displayed as a collectible, accent vase, or conversation piece, this sake tokkuri radiates rustic elegance and authenticity.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1920s, Taisho Period

  • Inscription: 松本本店 (“Matsumoto Main Store”)

  • Material: Glazed ceramic

  • Color: Cream white base with deep brown calligraphy

  • Function: Traditional sake bottle (Tokkuri)

  • Dimensions: 6" Diameter x 14" H

  • Condition: Excellent antique condition; light wear consistent with age

From its utilitarian roots to its current status as a decorative gem, this sake bottle captures the enduring spirit of Japanese hospitality—one kanji stroke at a time.

Meaning:

  • 松本 (Matsumoto): A surname or a place name.

  • 本店 (Honten): "Main shop" or "flagship store."

So, the inscription translates to something like: "Matsumoto Main Store" or "Matsumoto Brewery Main Branch".