Antique Japanese (c 1900) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake & Soy Sauce Bottle Jar It too has three rings

It too has three rings

though typically created anonymously

Halo features the  the "Triple Jewel" (Buddha

1960s) black glass ikebana bud vase

This combined motif symbolizes strength and perseverance

Antique Japanese (c 1900) Signed Tokkuri Sake Jug Sake & Soy Sauce Bottle Jar It too has three ringsThis 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