Antique Japanese (C1890) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake Bottle (Vase) 4.5" Doll On the side

On the side

This measures 10 3/8" tall by 7 3/4" wide (26

Decorated with a peony flowers designs

Her face and red hair decorations have been painted by a master of the craft

with the exception of a few minor signs of past use

Antique Japanese (C1890) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake Bottle (Vase) 4.5" Doll On the sideThis is an antique Japanese small sake jugfrom the Meiji Era (c. 1890). This one is 4. 5" tall and covered with very decorative calligraphy. 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. It has the name of the sake company. This ceramic jug measures about 2. 5" in diameter by 4. 5." tall (6.