Tokkuri ■ Old Karatsu Sake Vessel, Karatsu Clay Ash Glaze, Rare Tokkuri, Antique, Period Piece, Antique ■ This is quite old, with age-related wear and tear. It has a history and a very good taste. There are no major cracks or chips. Size: Height 24.5 x Width 8.8 cm It is believed to be a ceramic tokkuri from the Edo period, and is a simple and tasteful work. A pale grayish-brown glaze is applied overall, and changes in color due to natural weathering can be seen. The elegantly elongated body, tapering gently towards the mouth, is designed for practicality, making it easy to pour sake. The rim of the mouth is slightly turned outwards, and is designed to function as a spout. The entire piece is carefully shaped on a potter's wheel, and vertical finishing marks can be felt. Slight crazing can be seen in the glaze, expressing the deep taste of long years of use and the passage of time. As an Edo period sake vessel, it is a masterpiece that combines practicality and beauty, and was loved by people from the commoners to the upper classes. This describes it as an antique Edo period ceramic sake bottle featuring pale grayish-brown glaze with natural weathering creating subtle color variations, elegantly elongated body tapering gracefully toward the narrow neck, functional spout design with slightly turned-down mouth rim for pouring, careful wheel-throwing with visible vertical finishing marks, subtle crazing in the glaze from age and use. Shipping is planned via Sagawa Express (or Mercari delivery depending on location). Free shipping. We will pack it so that it will not break, so please rest assured. We may suddenly cancel the listing. It is a one-of-a-kind item with high rarity, and the price may be increased. Please purchase as soon as possible. Thank you very much. [Management 260216]