Antique Japanese (c 1900) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake & Soy Sauce Bottle Jar The stone will grind away

The stone will grind away the solid ink creating liquid ink

There are some scuffs and dents

This tansu chest measures 14" wide by 9" tall by 8" deep (17

it remains in fine condition

Antique Japanese (c 1900) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake & Soy Sauce Bottle Jar The stone will grind awayThis is an antique Japanese sake jug (tokkuri) from the late Meiji Era (c. 1900). 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 company, Yamago Shoyu (soy sauce) in Yamagata City operated by Takahashi family (see pictures 2, 3 & 4) written in blue glaze. This ceramic