Vintage Japanese Hakata Falconer Hand Painted Doll Ceramic Samurai 10"H Funadansu This type of sake jug

This type of sake jug was originally designed as one of the first recyclables in that it could be returned to the sake company that made it and be refilled

begun in 1938 and published by Nishinomiya Shoin

A charming functional collectible suitable for tea ceremony practice

Overall it measures 4

bamboo (Chiku 竹)

Vintage Japanese Hakata Falconer Hand Painted Doll Ceramic Samurai 10"H Funadansu This type of sake jugThis is a vintage Japanese ceramic Hakata doll hand painted all over. Likely a figure from legends with falcon in hand. The kimono and vest is decorated with pine and indicates a degree of high status. Height = 10" Width = 9" Depth = 8"