Vintage Japanese Oribe-Style Tokkuri Sake Decanter Pair, Mid-Showa (1946-1965) | SKU: 26M-703-1

Vintage Japanese Oribe-Style Tokkuri Sake Decanter Pair, Mid-Showa (1946-1965) | SKU: 26M-703-1

A matched pair of handcrafted oribe-style sake decanters with woven rattan handles and hand-painted nature motifs, presented in their original signed wooden box.

A tokkuri is a traditional Japanese sake decanter used to warm and serve nihonshu (rice wine) at the table. This matched pair exemplifies the warmth and spontaneity of mid-Showa folk ceramics, each vessel wheel-thrown in a generous, tapering cylindrical form and finished in a flowing two-tone glaze -- rich moss green pooling over a creamy off-white ground in a style closely associated with oribe ware. The upper body is wrapped in a rhythmic ribbed texture created during throwing, and the glaze breaks naturally along the shoulder to reveal the raw slip beneath. Each piece is fitted with a tightly braided rattan over-handle secured through ceramic loops, a hallmark of Japanese dobin and tokkuri design that keeps the vessel comfortable to carry when warmed. The lids are glazed to match, each topped with a small turned knob. Brushed underglaze decoration on the lower body differs between the two pieces -- one carries a spare pine-branch motif, the other a loose arrangement of circular forms -- celebrating the Japanese aesthetic of a matched yet non-identical pair. The set is housed in its original sugi (cedar) wooden box, inscribed in brush on the lid and side panel with the potter's name and a seal, indicating this was a presentation-quality piece from a named craftsman.

Today these vintage Japanese ceramic decanters translate beautifully beyond the sake table. Display them as a pair on a dining room sideboard or living room shelf for an instant wabi-sabi aesthetic accent -- the earthy green glaze and organic hand-painted motifs complement both Japandi style interiors and mid-century modern settings. A single tokkuri also makes a charming bud vase for a minimalist dining table centerpiece or bedroom decor accent, showcasing a single stem of greenery or dried pampas grass. Presented together in their original signed wooden box, this is a meaningful unique gift for Japanophiles, collectors of Japanese vintage ceramics, or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese craft with genuine provenance.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Stoneware with oribe-style green and off-white glaze; braided rattan handles; sugi (cedar) presentation box
• Use: Sake decanter pair -- used to warm and serve nihonshu at the table
• Modern Use: Bud vases for minimalist floral arrangements; decorative living room or dining room accent; unique gift for collectors of Japanese ceramics
• Features: Matched pair with differing hand-painted underglaze motifs (pine branch and circular forms); flowing two-tone oribe-style glaze; ribbed wheel-thrown body; braided rattan over-handles on ceramic loops; glazed knob lids; original signed sugi presentation box with brush inscription and potter's seal
• Dimensions: 3 1/2"Diameter x 5 3/4"H (each)
• Condition: Excellent

A rare matched pair of signed, handcrafted Japanese ceramic tokkuri -- a collector-quality piece of vintage Japanese craft that brings understated beauty and cultural depth 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.

All vintage 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.