Vintage Shino Sake Bottle and Small Vase

A striking vintage Japanese ceramic vessel with a sculptural, heavily textured glaze.

a small sake bottle, or tokkuri, the piece also works beautifully as a vase for a single stem or small arrangement. Its cylindrical body is covered in a thick grey-white glaze that has cracked and separated during firing. Subtle irregularities in the shape, glaze, and firing give the piece its handmade character.

Its precise kiln and maker are unknown, and it has been described as Shino-style rather than attributed to a specific artist.

As a vintage piece, variations in form, glaze, texture and firing are part of its character. Please review all photographs carefully. Colours may appear slightly different depending on lighting, photography, and individual screen settings.

Form: Tokkuri sake bottle / small flower vase
Estimated size: 13 cm high × 8cm wide
Condition: Good vintage condition