Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Mingei Vase 10" "Matsudaya" Futondansu Ryosai III relocated to Yokohama

Ryosai III relocated to Yokohama in 1924

the ground finished in dark lacquer with relief-carved characters lacquered in black and gold throughout

The large top part easily separates from the lower vase

This Brush has been gently used

Antique Japanese 1800's Tokkuri Sake Jug Calligraphy Ceramic Mingei Vase 10" "Matsudaya" Futondansu Ryosai III relocated to YokohamaAntique Japanese Tokkuri "Matsudaya" () Sake Storage JarJapan, late Edo to Meiji period (1800's)Dimensions: 10. 5" H 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