Sake Jug/Bottle, Antique Japanese Folkcraft, (2C)

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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: 10-1/2" tall (26.9cm), 5-3/8" (13.9cm) diameter at the widest point

CONDITION: In general, these bottles were rather crudely made (flaws during manufacture) and this bottle is no exception. There are no cracks or chips but a lot of tiny pits and bumps under the glaze and several small spots of missed glazing. There are water mark-like stains and darkening. It looks like the contents bled through from the inside and never properly dried because of the glaze.

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 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.