Japanese Antique Sake Bottle Tokkuri Iron Glaze Shinshu Mingei Edo Era Vase Bowl showing shades of deep green

showing shades of deep green and brown

Traditional Japanese kotatsu tool (yagura frame)

It is rare and can be found in museums

This suggests it was meant for display on a shop counter

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

Japanese Antique Sake Bottle Tokkuri Iron Glaze Shinshu Mingei Edo Era Vase Bowl showing shades of deep greenDescription 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