Vintage Japanese Late Showa Era Ceramic Tokkuri Sake Bottle Vase w/ Grapes 10” Funadansu Height = 16" (41cm)

Height = 16" (41cm)

with original storage box

It has a traditional printed pattern of tang dynasty children at play beneath pine trees

In this case the glaze itself has separating dark spots

Having been carefully displayed and in storage for many decades years

Vintage Japanese Late Showa Era Ceramic Tokkuri Sake Bottle Vase w/ Grapes 10” Funadansu Height = 16" (41cm)This is a vintage Japanese Tokkuri (sake bottle). It is made of ceramic fired at high temperatures for lasting durability. It has a nice design in a rich blue glaze and a rim of brown at the top. The opening at the top has been shaped to form a little bit of a spout to aid in pouring. With exception to minor signs of use, this sake bottle remains in fine condition.