Japanese Antique Sake Bottle Tokkuri Iron Glaze Shinshu Mingei Edo Era Vase Bowl Traditional Japanese kotatsu tool (yagura

Traditional Japanese kotatsu tool (yagura frame)

The exterior features a classic kikko (hexagonal tortoise shell) pattern and is accented with traditional decorative ring handles

This suggests it was meant for display on a shop counter

Kaiji Tsukamoto Seihakuji Celadon Plate Karakusa Arabesque Pattern Tomobako

6 inches Total Weight: 2

Japanese Antique Sake Bottle Tokkuri Iron Glaze Shinshu Mingei Edo Era Vase Bowl Traditional Japanese kotatsu tool (yaguraDescription A. Introduction This is a powerful piece of Japanese folk pottery (Mingei) from the Edo Period. Originating from the Shinshu region (Nagano Prefecture), this stoneware bottle (Tokkuri) features a robust form and a deep, lustrous iron glaze. It is a perfect example of the functional beauty advocated by the Mingei movement. B. Region & Style (The "Mystery" Kiln) Origin: Shinshu (Nagano, Japan). While the exact kiln is unidentified (possibly