Vintage Japanese Imari-style Porcelain Tokkuri Sake Bottle, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0498-2

Vintage Japanese Imari-style Porcelain Tokkuri Sake Bottle, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0498-2

Imari-style porcelain sake bottle with cobalt blue underglaze, iron-red overglaze, and gilt detailing -- a striking collectible from postwar Japan.

A tokkuri is a traditional Japanese sake bottle used to warm and pour sake at the table, often appearing at celebratory meals and seasonal gatherings. This finely crafted example follows the classic Imari palette -- rich cobalt blue underglaze combined with iron-red overglaze and delicate gold gilding -- a style rooted in the Arita kilns of Kyushu and admired by collectors of Japanese vintage ceramics worldwide. The elongated neck is adorned with spiraling chrysanthemum scroll patterns and finished with a fine gold rim, while the rounded body features hand-painted medallion panels depicting a koi carp scene on one side and a pine tree landscape with gold-accented botanical grounds on the other. A key-fret border in cobalt and gold encircles the base, completing the composition with formal elegance. The foot bears a maker's mark reading "Suwa-sha" (Suwa company), suggesting production by a named studio or association -- a detail that adds collector interest to this vintage Japanese craft piece.

With its graceful silhouette and richly layered decoration, this tokkuri transitions effortlessly from a sake vessel to a striking decorative object for modern interiors. Stand it upright on a shelf or mantle as a bud vase for a single stem -- its narrow neck is perfectly proportioned for ikebana-inspired floral arrangements. It brings an elegant Japandi style accent to a bedroom nightstand, home office bookshelf, or living room display cabinet. Compact enough to style in a curio grouping alongside other Japanese ceramics, it also makes a thoughtful and unique gift for collectors, Japanophiles, or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese porcelain with genuine provenance.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze, iron-red overglaze, and gilt decoration
• Use: Tokkuri -- traditional sake serving bottle for warming and pouring sake
• Modern Use: Decorative bud vase for a single stem arrangement; living room or bedroom display accent; unique gift for collectors of Japanese porcelain
• Features: Imari-style palette in cobalt, iron-red, and gold; elongated neck with spiral chrysanthemum scrolls and gold rim; rounded body with hand-painted koi medallion panel and pine landscape panel; gold-accented botanical grounds; key-fret base border; maker's mark reading "Suwa-sha" on foot
• Dimensions: 4"Diameter x 9"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully decorated piece of vintage Japanese porcelain that brings the refined elegance of Imari-style ceramics into 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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