Sake Jug/Bottle, Japanese Antique Folk Art

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Japanese antique ceramic sake jug or bottle measures 10-3/4" tall and weighs 2 pounds, 12 ounces.

These jugs were rentals or on loan from the liquor shops for use by "common" people. They were used from Meiji to early Showa period. (Some accounts say late Edo period). 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.

Rather crudely made (flaws in the manufacture), this bottle is no exception. It has dents, lines, pits, potholes and areas without glaze. There are no cracks or chips in the bottle but there is some glaze crazing at the neck.

These jugs have always has ranked among my favorites. They are great folkcraft/folk art pieces.

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 04 November, 2007.