Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Vase 10" "Shinsou" Tea Accessories Hasui garnered international acclaim

Hasui garnered international acclaim

It is #65 in the series "One Hundred Views of the Moon" (Tsuki no Hyakushi)

The design reflects the refined aesthetic of late Meiji decorative arts

Rich iron-red textile patterning is balanced by soft blue rim accents

Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Vase 10" "Shinsou" Tea Accessories Hasui garnered international acclaimAntique Japanese Tokkuri "Shinsou" () 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