Bizen Pottery Tokkuri - Vintage Pigeon Shaped Japanese Sake Bottle Vase

This Bizen pottery tokkuri is a unique vintage Japanese sake bottle crafted in the shape of a pigeon, designed to keep sake warm with its distinctive lying down form. Measuring 3.0 inches high and 7.1 inches wide (about 7.5cm × 18cm), this handcrafted vintage tokkuri weighs just 5.1oz (144g) and features a natural clay finish typical of traditional Japanese vase art from Okayama Prefecture. The warm sake vessel is made from brown pottery jug clay, fired without glaze to highlight its rustic ceramic bottle beauty and durability.

Bizen pottery tokkuri offers several benefits:

- Lying sake bottle design → Keeps sake warm when placed on hearth ashes

- Pigeon shaped bottle → Unique collectible with historical significance

- Natural clay finish → Enhances color changes over time, making each piece one-of-a-kind

- Handcrafted vintage tokkuri → Authentic antique Japanese pottery from Okayama

- Brown pottery jug material → Durable and visually appealing without glaze

This antique Japanese pottery piece originates from the Bizen ware tradition dating back to the Kofun Period, evolving through centuries into the brown pottery style known today for its warm colors and oxygen-rich firing technique. The pigeon shaped bottle design was common until the early 1900s but is no longer produced by modern kilns, making this item a rare find for collectors and lovers of traditional Japanese vase art.

Additional features include:

- Size: H 3.0in × W 7.1in × D 3.0in (approx. H7.5cm × W18cm × D7.5cm)

- Weight: 5.1oz (144g)

- Material: Pottery, ceramic with no glaze for natural texture

- Condition: Good vintage condition with minor scratches and dirt due to age

This rustic ceramic bottle also functions beautifully as a vintage pottery vase, perfect for displaying flowers or as a decorative piece in your home or collection. The unique shape and warm earthy tones of this pigeon shaped bottle make it an exceptional example of Okayama pottery ware’s enduring craftsmanship.

Buyers can trust the authenticity of this handcrafted vintage tokkuri, backed by its provenance and careful preservation. Shipping is free to the US, Europe, and most areas, with secure courier options including DHL, FedEx, EMS, or Japan Post.

Experience the charm of traditional Japanese vase artistry with this rare Bizen pottery tokkuri—an elegant blend of history, function, and natural beauty.