Rather unusual 19th century Japanese pottery tokkuri - sake bottle - with Oribe glaze on the top, white slip streaks around the body and painted decoration of ivy with leaves and berries. Elegant shape with two indents in the body made by potter’s fingers, shaped spout for better pouring. Interesting combination of Kyoto ware with Oribe color - Oribe ware (named after Furuta Oribe - a famous 16th century tea master) was produced in Mino and Seto kilns, and is particularly Japanese in taste and was never made for export. The foot shows light brown earthenware body, beautiful texture to the glaze with characteristic craters. Superb, pleasant wear to the surface, old Japanese golden lacquer repairs to the rim testifying to its long life. Marked by the bottom with potter’s stamp - see Enlargement 1.Great object in Japanese taste with wonderful feel of age. Height 5 1/4 inches.

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