Antique Japanese Sake Bottle (SKU: 25D-328-1) -

Antique Japanese Kokkuri Sake Bottle - 1970s Showa Era (25D-328-1)

SKU:
25D-328-1
$60.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 4 1/2" Diameter x 10"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Sake Bottle (SKU 25D-328-1)

Hand-painted Showa-era tokkuri with bold calligraphy on warm white glaze

This antique Japanese sake bottle, or tokkuri, is finished in a soft off-white glaze and decorated in free-flowing iron-brown brushwork. One side bears dynamic kanji characters, while the reverse shows an abstract framed motif, giving the piece a distinctly early 20th-century folk-art feel that suits both traditional and modern interiors.

A braided natural-fiber cord is tied around the short neck, evoking its original use in a sake shop or izakaya. Subtle kiln marks, tiny pinholes, and minor firing irregularities add to its wabi-sabi charm, making this Showa-era sake bottle an atmospheric accent for a bar display, flower arrangement, or curated collection of Japanese ceramics.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (circa 1970s)
  • Material: Glazed stoneware ceramic with natural-fiber cord
  • Use: Traditional sake storage and pouring bottle (tokkuri); decorative display or small vase
  • Features: Hand-painted calligraphy and abstract motif; warm white glaze; Showa-era folk pottery character; original-style braided cord at neck; minor firing imperfections typical of antique Japanese sake bottles
  • Dimensions: 4 1/2" Diameter x 10"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear and small kiln imperfections consistent with age and use

A characterful Showa sake bottle that brings authentic Japanese warmth and patina to any space.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.

Additional Information
size:
4 1/2" Diameter x 10"H