Japanese Antique Sake Bottle Tokkuri Iron Glaze Shinshu Mingei Edo Era Vase Bowl Kaiji Tsukamoto Seihakuji Celadon Plate

Kaiji Tsukamoto Seihakuji Celadon Plate Karakusa Arabesque Pattern Tomobako

This suggests it was meant for display on a shop counter

It is rare and can be found in museums

The exterior features a classic kikko (hexagonal tortoise shell) pattern and is accented with traditional decorative ring handles

6 inches Total Weight: 2

Japanese Antique Sake Bottle Tokkuri Iron Glaze Shinshu Mingei Edo Era Vase Bowl Kaiji Tsukamoto Seihakuji Celadon PlateDescription A. Introduction This is a powerful piece of Japanese folk pottery (Mingei) from the Edo Period. Originating from the Shinshu region (Nagano Prefecture), this stoneware bottle (Tokkuri) features a robust form and a deep, lustrous iron glaze. It is a perfect example of the functional beauty advocated by the Mingei movement. B. Region & Style (The "Mystery" Kiln) Origin: Shinshu (Nagano, Japan). While the exact kiln is unidentified (possibly