Japanese Antique Sake Bottle Tokkuri Iron Glaze Shinshu Mingei Edo Era Vase Tea Ceremony a testament to the years

a testament to the years it spent on the sea floor trapping octopus

wrapped around the waist or neck

features a charming group of owls with expressive red eyes

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Japanese Antique Sake Bottle Tokkuri Iron Glaze Shinshu Mingei Edo Era Vase Tea Ceremony a testament to the yearsDescription 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