Antique Japanese Sake Bottle, 1912 - 1926 (Taisho) | SKU: 26M-694 (26M-694-2)

Japanese Tokkuri Sake Bottle | Antique Bud Vase & Living Room Accent, 1912-1926 (Taisho), SKU 26M-694-2

A hand-painted blue-and-white porcelain tokkuri adorned with a windswept pine landscape and layered geometric banding -- a refined example of early 20th-century Japanese antique ceramics.

A tokkuri is a traditional Japanese sake pouring bottle, used at the table to serve nihonshu (sake) either warm or at room temperature. This Taisho-era example is crafted from fine white porcelain and decorated in the classic sometsuke style -- underglaze cobalt blue combined with delicate overglaze green to render a sweeping pine tree (matsu) against a luminous ivory ground. The matsu motif carries deep symbolic meaning in Japanese culture, representing longevity, resilience, and good fortune, making it a popular choice for ceremonial vessels of this period. The elongated neck is encircled with spiral and dotted medallion patterns, while a bold band of squared fret-work borders the base -- a detail that echoes both Japanese and continental decorative traditions popular during the cosmopolitan Taisho years. The unglazed foot ring and clean interior visible in the base shot confirm quality hand-thrown construction consistent with regional Japanese porcelain production of the era.

Today this handcrafted Japanese sake bottle transitions effortlessly into modern interior styling. Its slender silhouette and striking blue-and-white palette make it an ideal bud vase for a single stem -- a sprig of cherry blossom or dried pampas grass placed inside instantly creates a Japandi-style living room accent. It also stands beautifully as a standalone decorative object on a bookshelf, entryway console, or dining sideboard, bringing the wabi-sabi aesthetic of age and quiet elegance to any setting. A thoughtful and unique gift for collectors of Japanese antique ceramics or for anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese art.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1912-1926 (Taisho)
• Material: Hand-painted porcelain; underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze green enamel decoration
• Use: Tokkuri -- traditional sake pouring bottle used at the dining table
• Modern Use: Bud vase for a single stem; decorative accent on a shelf or entryway console; unique gift for collectors of Japanese antique ceramics
• Features: Sometsuke blue-and-white decoration; hand-painted matsu (pine tree) landscape on the body; spiral medallion motifs encircling the neck; squared fret-work border at the base; clean unglazed foot ring; ovoid body with elongated narrow neck
• Dimensions: 4" Diameter x 10"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully preserved piece of Japanese antique ceramics -- the timeless matsu motif and classic blue-and-white palette bring quiet elegance and centuries of craft tradition to any modern home.

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.

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