Vintage Japanese Sake Bottle (SKU: 25D-457) -

Vintage Japanese Sake Bottle - 1940s Showa Era (25D-457)

SKU:
25D-457
$130.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 6 1/2" Diameter x 11"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Sake Bottle, Showa Era (SKU 25D-457)

Patchwork-style Showa era tokkuri with inlaid blue-and-white shards and braided cord

This distinctive vintage Japanese sake bottle, or tokkuri, is clad in a mosaic of reclaimed porcelain fragments, each bearing classic blue-and-white motifs of waves, pines, grasses and abstract patterns. The grey ground is hand-decorated with repeating seigaiha (stylised wave) designs, creating a richly textured surface that celebrates the Japanese appreciation for reuse and imperfection.

A cork stopper caps the slender white neck, which is wrapped with a red and natural-fibre braided cord that can be looped as a carrying strap or left to drape decoratively. With its sculptural silhouette and patchwork of antique-style shards, this Showa-period sake bottle works beautifully as a display piece, evoking the warmth of a traditional izakaya or home sake service.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (circa 20th century)
  • Material: Glazed porcelain with inlaid porcelain shards, cork stopper, braided fibre cord
  • Use: Sake serving bottle (tokkuri) or decorative display
  • Features: Patchwork inlay of blue-and-white and polychrome shards; hand-drawn seigaiha wave pattern; braided red cord; cork stopper; vintage Japanese sake bottle character
  • Dimensions: 6 1/2" Diameter x 11"H
  • Condition: Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear and patina to some shards

A characterful Showa-era piece that brings the artistry of traditional Japanese sake culture into any 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.

Additional Information
size:
6 1/2" Diameter x 11"H