Sake Jug/Bottle, Antique Japanese Folkcraft, (1A) #31071
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NAME: Japanese antique ceramic sake jug or bottle
AGE: These jugs were used from Meiji to early Showa period. (Some accounts say late Edo period).
SIZE: 10-1/4" tall (25.2cm), 5-1/4" (13.5cm) diameter at the widest point
CONDITION: In general, these bottles were rather crudely made (flaws during manufacture) and this bottle is no exception. There is a spot where the glaze is missing and is not smooth (probably touching the next bottle in an overcrowded kiln) and several pits or small holes.
Post manufacture flaws include a hairline crack near the neck, a few very small chips along the bottom edge and crazing, which is common in these bottles.
NOTES: These jugs were rentals or on loan from the liquor shops for use by "common" people. They were made all over Japan with the largest production centers in Tanba, Takada and Arita. The Japanese name translates in English to "poor liquor bottle" or "commuter bottle". The name of the shop, as well as the name of the liquor it held, were usually printed on the bottle.
Wonderful folk art piece.
This product was added to our catalog on Friday 17 June, 2011.
