This striking antiqueTokkuri(sake bottle) is a prime example ofKo-Seto(Old Seto) stoneware, one of Japan's most revered ceramic traditions.
The piece features a bold, glossyiron glaze(tetsu-yu) that has been applied to the upper portion and allowed to drip naturally, creating a dynamic visual contrast against the rustic, unglazed stoneware body.
The bottle follows the traditionalMingei(folk art) aesthetic, celebrating the beauty of hand-thrown imperfection and the organic "wabi-sabi" character of the clay. Included is its original wooden storage box (Tomobako), which bears the handwritten calligraphic label:Ko-Seto Tokkuri(古瀬戸徳利).
Origin:Seto, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Style:Ko-Seto stoneware with flowing iron-black glaze
Form:Classic bulbous tokkuri with a tapered neck, ideal for maintaining temperature
Condition:Excellent antique condition; unglazed base shows authentic wheel-thrown texture
Provenance:Accompanied by its original, labeled wooden storage box (Tomobako)
Height:21 cm
Width:16 cm
Weight:1508.7 g
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