Japanese antique ceramic sake jug or bottle 1950's He began his career working

He began his career working for various furniture manufacturers before founding his own company

both stylish and useful

Wonderful example of 1960’s studio pottery vase

165 x 82 x 58 cm

The Ainu are an indigenous people of northern Japan living and practicing their art and culture on the island of Hokkaido

Japanese antique ceramic sake jug or bottle 1950's He began his career workingAs the predecessor to modern day growlers, the purpose of these bottles were just as straightforward. They were made for Sake, or 'rice wine': filled, sealed, carried, stored, and reused as necessary in a residential setting in Japan. Heavily potted, these bottled were covered in white glaze and brushed on with black Kanji characters to show the brand names of sake or the wine houses. Traditionally, heated sake is often warmed by placing the sake