This is a vintage Japanese porcelain ceramic tokuri used to pour sake. It is hand painted with a floral design and has a simple elegant style with fluted mouth to easily pour small cups of sake. It has a very unusual thermos glass interior to help hold the heat of the liquid sake (see pictures 5 - 9).
It has the signature of the Japanese company on the bottom (see pictures 10 & 11).
This vase measures 5 1/2" tall by 2 1/2" diameter across at the bottom (12.5 x 6.5 cm). Having been in storage for over 50 years, with the exception of a small rim nick (see picture 9), it remains in good condition. Holds water (or hot sake) just fine and keeps it warm for over 1/2 hour.
You'll love it, I guarantee it.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked refund within 30 days of receipt.
Sailerking and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 38 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.