Antique Japanese Edo-Meiji 1800's Dark Glazed Stoneware Tokkuri Sake Jug White Calligraphy 13"H Tansu and good fortune—traditionally bestowed upon

and good fortune—traditionally bestowed upon households or newly established businesses as a blessing

The flat brass lid fits within the arare-textured rim and is surmounted by a finely cast two-tier silver-metal finial: a chrysanthemum (kiku) collar base supporting a reticulated spherical cage element with amber glass bead at the apex

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Eizan is known for his elegant female figures

Antique Japanese Edo-Meiji 1800's Dark Glazed Stoneware Tokkuri Sake Jug White Calligraphy 13"H Tansu and good fortune—traditionally bestowed uponAntique Japanese Dark Glazed Stoneware Tokkuri Sake Jug White Slip Calligraphy Tap Hole Meiji 12. 75"H Japan Late Edo to Meiji Period, 19th century A dark iron brown glazed stoneware tokkuri () of classic proportions, the rounded body tapering to a narrow neck with rolled lip. The exterior carries bold merchant or brewery calligraphy applied in white slip the brushwork sweeping and confident, identifying the commissioning establishment in the manner