Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Mingei Vase 10" "Matsudaya" Futondansu It is made of Hida

It is made of Hida Shunkei lacquer ware hand crafted in Gifu prefecture in the early 1970's

It is made of a high fire clay for lasting durability

The dark lacquer finish enhances the bamboo’s fine texture while lending the piece an understated

This bowl measures 10" in diameter and stands 6

This Brush has been gently used

Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Mingei Vase 10" "Matsudaya" Futondansu It is made of HidaAntique Japanese Tokkuri "Matsudaya" () Sake Storage JarJapan, late Edo to Meiji period (1800's)Dimensions: 10. 5" H 5" Dia. This Japanese tokkuri () was traditionally used for storing and serving sake, Japans fermented rice wine. Larger examples such as this one were typically employed by brewers, inns, or taverns for transport and bulk storage, often sealed with paper or cloth and secured with twine. Thrown by hand on the potters wheel, these jugs