{"product_id":"antique-japanese-sake-bottle-white-with-blue-kanji","title":"Antique Japanese sake bottle - white with blue kanji","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely bulbous form white mino ware ceramic Sake Bottle - Tokkuri. Dating to the early 20th Century. With striking cobalt blue kanji inscription. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular type of tokkuri is called a Kayoi Tokkuri, meaning it is the type of Sake bottle that would be rented from a sake merchant.\u003cbr\u003eLike the craft beer growler concept. You would take the bottle away and bring it back to the sake shop when it was empty for a refill. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMino ware has a history of over 1300 years of production, made in Gifu prefecture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kanji on the sides usually dictates the merchant and the type of sake. In this case we can see that it says: Ishikawa Shōten - Authorized Sales Agent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFound in Kyoto on our recent trip in May 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures  approximately 26cm tall x 16cm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good overall condition, some chipping to base. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanso House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54901666808113,"sku":"KH0064","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2399\/1857\/files\/Antique_Japanese_Blue_and_White_Bulbouse_Tokkuri_sake_bottle_-1.jpg?v=1783723858","url":"https:\/\/kansohouse.com.au\/products\/antique-japanese-sake-bottle-white-with-blue-kanji","provider":"Kanso House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}