Antique Japanese Sake Bottle Tokkuri Brown&Blue Hares Fur Glaze Spout 8” chipped rim Ranma It is expertly decorated with

It is expertly decorated with a Dragon on one side and the magical Phoenix on the other

Keyaki (zelkova) wood was the wood of choice for such a chest being strong as well as having a beautiful grain pattern

This chest was used to hold calligraphy and writing materials

this bronze usubata remains in good condition

1880) Japanese ceramic charger plate with a hand painted design of the three elements of happiness: pine

Antique Japanese Sake Bottle Tokkuri Brown&Blue Hares Fur Glaze Spout 8” chipped rim Ranma It is expertly decorated withThis is a antique late Meiji era (c. 1900) Japanese Tokkuri (sake bottle). It is made of ceramic fired at high temperatures for lasting durability. It has a simple clear crackel glaze over the tan clay body. At the spout is an eye catching blue hare's fur glaze with a unique drip pattern. Please note condition hairline as shown in photos. Height = 7. 75" (20cm) Diameter = 3" (7. 5cm)