Antique Japanese Late Meiji Tokkuri Sake Bottle Vase Green Hare's Fur 10” Chip Rim Hibachi It includes a specially made

It includes a specially made stand to hold the drum suspended

streaming through the bottom for a whimsical touch

The Nakago (blade hole) has front and back bronze or copper "sekigane" (a softer metal applied to the top and bottom of the nakago after forging to get a better fit and for shock absorption) indicating further that the tsuba was affixed to a working sword

This is a beautiful example of Japanese lacquerware

Antique Japanese Late Meiji Tokkuri Sake Bottle Vase Green Hare's Fur 10” Chip Rim Hibachi It includes a specially madeThis is an antique Japanese imari sake bottle from the Meiji Era (c. 1880's). This one is 10. 5" tall and hand painted in a traditional motif. It is all hand made and fired at high temperatures for lasting durability. Height = 11" (28cm) Diameter = 6 1 4" (16 cm) Weight = 2lb 5oz Great as a stand alone piece of art or as a lovely bud vase or even as a sake or wine decanter.