Vintage Japanese Lacquered Sake Barrel — Wood (SKU: 25D-199-2) -

Vintage Japanese Sakadaru Lacquered Wooden Sake Barrel - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-199-2)

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25D-199-2
$130.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 11" Diameter x 5 1/2"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Sakadaru Lacquered Sake Barrel, Wood (SKU 25D-199-2)

Taisho-era urushi-lacquered wooden sake barrel with vivid vermilion interior and original stopper.

This vintage Japanese lacquered wooden sake barrel, or sakadaru, showcases the refined craftsmanship of early 20th-century Japan. The interior is finished in a rich vermilion urushi lacquer, framed by a deep black rim, with a single pouring aperture and its matching plug, evoking the atmosphere of traditional sake breweries and celebratory banquets.

The exterior reveals warm, finely grained wood with a dark stained finish and a woven, banded construction, complemented by an iron carrying handle. Calligraphic ink inscription on the base adds character and likely denotes a brewery name or dedication, making this piece a charming display object for a tokonoma, bar, or wabi-sabi interior.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Taisho period (circa 1920s)
  • Material: Lacquered wood with metal handle
  • Use: Traditional sake barrel for serving or storing sake; now ideal as a decorative vintage Japanese accent
  • Features: Vermilion urushi interior, black lacquer rim, original stopper, ink calligraphy to base, iron handle, classic Taisho-era sake barrel form
  • Dimensions: 11" Diameter x 5 1/2"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear and patina consistent with age and use

A characterful Taisho-era piece that brings the warmth of a Japanese sake brewery into any curated interior.

 

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.

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11" Diameter x 5 1/2"H