Antique Japanese c1920 Red Kutani Tokkuri Sake Bottle Philosophers Reading Scroll 6.5" Ukiyoe Hand carved and built in

Hand carved and built in Chinese hardwood wood with details in traditional motifs around all four sides

It weighs about 8lbs

hairline crack

The name of each piece is written on each

There are two identical choshi in a set with presentation box

Antique Japanese c1920 Red Kutani Tokkuri Sake Bottle Philosophers Reading Scroll 6.5" Ukiyoe Hand carved and built inThis is an antique Japanese imari sake bottle from the Taisho Era (c. 1920's). Philosophers Reading Scroll. It is all hand made and fired at high temperatures for lasting durability. Height = 6 1 2" (24cm) Diameter = 2 1 2" (11. 5 cm) Weight = 8oz Great as a stand alone piece of art or as a lovely bud vase or even as a sake or wine decanter.