Antique Japanese (c 1920) Hand Painted Sake Tokkuri Jug Blue & White 14" Games this set remainsin very fine

this set remainsin very fine condition

with exception to a few lost finger tips (see picture 4) she remains in good condition

Having been in storage for several decades

All locks are still operable with an included key

It dates to the mid Showa Era (c

Antique Japanese (c 1920) Hand Painted Sake Tokkuri Jug Blue & White 14" Games this set remainsin very fineThis is an antique Japanese sake jug (tokkuri) from the late Meiji Era (c. 1920). This type of sake jug was one of the first recyclables in that it could be returned to the sake company that made it and be refilled. It is all hand made and fired at high temperatures for lasting durability. Height = 14" (35. 5cm) Diameter = 12" (30. 5cm) Weight = 18lbs It remains in very good condition. It is high fire glazed both inside and out. Great as a stand alone