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What is a Japanese sake bottle called?

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What is a Japanese sake bottle called?
A Japanese sake bottle is called a tokkuri. It is usually bulbous in shape with a narrow neck, which allows the fragrance of the sake to waft upwards. You can shop a selection of expertly vetted Japanese antiques from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Hand Painted Vintage Japanese Sake Bottle
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully shaped and glazed hand painted Japanese sake bottle with gorgeous calligraphy. A
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Antique Pottey Bottle 1860s-1900s/Flower Vase Wabisabi Jar Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese sake bottle. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Bottles

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Pottery, Paper

Large Japanese Stoneware / Sake Bottle
Located in Norton, MA
Large Japanese stoneware / sake bottle, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Bottles

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Stoneware

4 Japanese NASCO Porcelain Sake Bottles
Located in Norton, MA
4 Japanese NASCO Porcelain Sake Bottles, Mid-20th century. Green drip-glazed porcelain with cork
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Bottles

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Antique Pottery Bottle 1860s-1900s/Flower Vase Wabisabi Jar Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese sake bottle. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Paper

Japanese Antique Sake Bottle Tokkuri Chrysanthemum 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a sake bottle which we call 'Tokkuri' in Japanese. This is used to use by serving sake. It
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Bottles

Materials

Porcelain

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