Japanese Meiji Period roof tile in the shape of a MINOGAME, a mythological animal that is part turtle, part dragon, symbolizing longevity and good luck. Carved with nice detail and expression. Unsigned. The piece measures 12 1/2" long, 7" wide and 4 1/2" tall.
Japanese SUMIDAGAWA-ware water pitcher. Pitcher is in the shape of a man with his hands held together and pointing out, forming the spout. His hat is the lid of the pitcher. Signed by artist, RYOSAI, in back. The pitcher measures 9" tall, 5 3/4" wide and 3 1/2" in diameter.
Japanese early 20th century trumpet shaped vase by Seifu Yohei IV. Signed Seifu on bottom. Comes with TOMOBAKO, or original artist signed wooden storage box. The vase measures 12 1/4" tall by 6 1/2" in diameter.
Japanese Early 20th Century large ceramic SAKE bottle. The large bottle has the name TSUCHIDA, probably for the name of the local SAKE shop, along with more writing on the sides. The brown slip and part of the ceramic base has been cut into when the character were written on the bottle, showing that this was all done before the bottle had been fired. These bottles were used by the restaurants and bars of the time and returned to the SAKE suppliers for refills. The bottle measures 13 3/4" in ...click for details
Japanese Early 20th Century large ceramic SAKE container with spout. The large container has the character MASA under a roof in front and SAKETEN NAGANO written on the back. The dark brown glaze has even darker brown glaze dripping down the sides of the container adding a lot to the beauty of the piece. These large containers were used by the restaurants and bars of the time and returned to the SAKE suppliers for refills. The large container measures 14 1/4" in height and 9 1/2" in ...click for details
Japanese Early 20th Century large ceramic SAKE bottle. The large bottle has the name AZUMA SAKETEN or AZUMA SAKE shop written on the bottle with other character written on the sides. The beige colored slip has dark brown glaze used for the characters. Some of the dark brown slip areas have been chipped off with time. These large containers were used by the restaurants and bars of the time and returned to the SAKE suppliers for refills. The large bottle measures 13" in height and 7" in ...click for details
Japanese Early 20th Century ceramic SAKE bottle. The bottle has the name of the shop written on the bottle with other character written on the sides. The beige colored slip has black/brown glaze used for the characters. These bottles were used by the restaurants and bars of the time and returned to the SAKE suppliers for refills. The bottle measures 10 3/4" in height and 5" in diameter.
Japanese Early 20th Century ceramic SAKE bottle. The large bottle has the name NAKAGAWA SAKE shop written on the bottle with other character written on the sides. The dark brown colored slip has beige glaze used for the characters. These bottles were used by the restaurants and bars of the time and returned to the SAKE suppliers for refills. The bottle measures 10 1/2" in height and 5" in diameter.
Japanese early 20th century sake bottles made for delivery from sake supplier to local bars and restaurants. Each bottle has the suppliers name and type of sake written on sides. The bottles would be recognized, picked-up and refilled. Minor chip to bottom and old cracks. Bottle measures 10" tall and 5" in diameter.
Japanese early 20th century sake bottles made for delivery from sake supplier to local bars and restaurants. Each bottle has the suppliers name to be recognized for pick and refills. Type of sake is also written on side of bottle. Minor chips to lip and old cracks. Bottle measures 10 1/4" tall and 5 1/4" in diameter.
