Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890's) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake (Vase) 10.5”H Box Traditionally used in the Japanese

Traditionally used in the Japanese  flower arranging called Ikebana

late 19th century

and one of the more compelling subjects in the netsuke canon

This two piece chest was made in the mid Meiji era (1868-1912) of red lacquered Kuri (Japanese Chestnut) front and sugi (Japanese Cedar) case/interiors

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890's) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake (Vase) 10.5”H Box Traditionally used in the JapaneseAntique Japanese Tokkuri Sake Storage JarJapan, late Edo to Meiji period (1800's)Dimensions: 10. 5" H 5. 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 were high