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Japanese Shigaraki Tokkuri Sake Bottle | Vintage Bud Vase & Wabi-Sabi Decor Accent, 1946 - 1965 (Mid Showa), SKU 26M-700

A tall, unglazed Shigaraki stoneware sake bottle bearing a hand-painted artist's signature -- raw, earthy, and deeply expressive of the wabi-sabi aesthetic.

A tokkuri is a traditional Japanese sake vessel, typically a narrow-necked bottle used to serve warmed or room-temperature sake at the table. This striking example is crafted in the celebrated Shigaraki style -- one of Japan's "Six Ancient Kilns" -- from the coarse, iron-rich clay of Shiga Prefecture. The elongated, slightly tapered body rises to a compact everted rim, its surface left unglazed and marked by the natural color shifts, pitting, and subtle scoring lines that are the hallmarks of authentic Shigaraki stoneware. A bold red-pigment artist's signature appears on the lower body alongside a circular seal, indicating this is a named-artist piece rather than ordinary commercial ware. The piece retains its original wooden storage box and what appears to be a period paper label, adding provenance and collectibility to an already compelling example of vintage Japanese craft pottery.

In a modern home, this slender, sculptural bottle makes a stunning living room accent or entryway statement piece. Its tall silhouette and rough, earthy surface pair beautifully with Japandi style or wabi-sabi interior decor -- simply stand it alone on a shelf or sideboard for an effortless focal point. It also works superbly as a bud vase for a single dried stem or branch, bringing an organic, meditative quality to a home office or bedroom. With its signed provenance and original box intact, it makes a truly unique gift for collectors of Japanese antique pottery or Japanophiles who appreciate the quiet beauty of mingei folk craft.

• Origin: Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
• Era: 1946 - 1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Unglazed Shigaraki stoneware; red pigment artist's signature and seal
• Use: Sake serving vessel (tokkuri); signed artist's pottery piece
• Modern Use: Bud vase for dried botanicals; living room or entryway decorative accent; display piece for Japanese antique pottery collectors
• Features: Tall elongated body with narrow neck and everted rim; characteristic Shigaraki coarse clay with natural surface variation and scoring lines; hand-applied red-pigment artist's signature and circular seal on lower body; includes original wooden storage box and period paper label
• Dimensions: 4" Diameter x 10"H
• Condition: Excellent

A quietly powerful piece of Japanese antique pottery -- the raw beauty of Shigaraki clay and a named artist's mark combine to make this tokkuri a rare and collectible wabi-sabi accent for any thoughtful interior.

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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