Antique Japanese (c 1900) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake & Soy Sauce Bottle Jar The handle end is decorated

The handle end is decorated with a bold hexigon shape (traditional shape of protection) while the tapered end is pitted and textured from use

It too has three rings

though typically created anonymously

This combined motif symbolizes strength and perseverance

it remains in fine condition

Antique Japanese (c 1900) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake & Soy Sauce Bottle Jar The handle end is decoratedThis is an antique Japanese sake jug (tokkuri) from the late Meiji Era (c. 1900). This type of sake jug was one of the first recyclables in that it could be returned to the sake company that made it and be refilled. It is all hand made and fired at high temperatures for lasting durability. It has the name of the company, Yamago Shoyu (soy sauce) in Yamagata City operated by Takahashi family (see pictures 2, 3 & 4) written in blue glaze. This ceramic