Antique Japanese c1920’s Hand Painted Sake Tokkuri Jug Blue & White 10" Shin-Hanga which adds to inner strength

which adds to inner strength and stamina

Markings:  東勝弘 = Katsuhiro Higashi  特撰 = Special Selection

The shoulder carries an extravagant multi-tone flambe in black

All hand painted in cobalt blue

It has been cared for over the past 50 years

Antique Japanese c1920’s Hand Painted Sake Tokkuri Jug Blue & White 10" Shin-Hanga which adds to inner strengthThis is an antique Japanese sake jug (tokkuri) from the late Meiji Era (c. 1910). This type of sake jug was one of the first recyclables in that it could be returned to the sake company that made it and be refilled. It is all hand made and fired at high temperatures for lasting durability. Height = 12" (28cm) Diameter = 10" (21. 5cm) Weight = 7lbs It remains in very good condition. It is high fire glazed both inside and out. Great as a stand alone