{"product_id":"antique-japanese-sake-bottle-cream-with-black-kanji","title":"Antique Japanese stoneware sake bottle - cream with black Kanji","description":"\u003cp\u003eKayoi-Tokkuri were designed to be taken back to a shop and refilled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDating to the early 1900's this bottle is decorated with cursive writing called kuzushiji. Which is a really decorative way of writing but makes it harder to read. \u003cbr\u003eThe kanji typically denotes the seller and sometimes the type of sake or the region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've had one of these Tokkuri on our shelf for years, they make a great display piece with the striking bold calligraphy. They can also be used for vases. Part of a collection we acquired in Kyoto on our buying trip in May 2026. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOff white glaze with Black overpainted calligraphy on a stoneware base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 27cm x 13cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas some rough patches to the sides where the bottles have stuck together in the kiln. Rather than a fault, I think these features add to the history and story of the piece. These are utilitarian objects and so small imperfections were not really seen as a problem. Its fits perfectly with the Wabisabi principle that we love at Kanso. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanso House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54901659271473,"sku":"KH0162","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2399\/1857\/files\/Antique_Japanese_White_Ceramic_Tokkuri_sake_bottle-1.jpg?v=1783725750","url":"https:\/\/kansohouse.com.au\/products\/antique-japanese-sake-bottle-cream-with-black-kanji","provider":"Kanso House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}