Vintage Koimari Sake Bottle - Indigo Blue Porcelain Vase With Octopus Arabesque Pattern

The Vintage Koimari Sake Bottle is a beautifully crafted Japanese porcelain vase designed as a small sake vessel that delivers an authentic traditional Japanese pottery experience. This indigo blue sake bottle, dating back to the 1920s, features a hand painted octopus arabesque pattern on its Heishi shaped jar form, offering collectors and enthusiasts a rare and boxed collectible sake flask that combines history with artistry. Measuring 9.1 inches (23 cm) tall and weighing 28.8 oz (819 g), this antique Japanese jar is made from high-quality porcelain with a layered relief glaze porcelain technique that adds depth and texture to its classic design.

This vintage indigo vase showcases the intricate octopus arabesque pattern, inspired by the suckers on an octopus's foot, which winds delicately around the spiraled vine motif. The Heishi shaped jar, traditionally used as a sake set in the Middle Ages, provides a narrow rim ideal for pouring. The hand painted sake flask is signed in Kanji calligraphy on the back, confirming its authenticity and craftsmanship. It comes boxed in its original wooden container, ensuring safe storage and making it an excellent gift or collectible piece.

Key features include:

- Authentic Vintage Koimari Sake Bottle from the 1920s

- Made of durable Japanese porcelain with relief glaze porcelain layering for a three-dimensional effect

- Indigo blue sake bottle decorated with a hand painted octopus arabesque pattern

- Heishi shaped jar measuring 9.1 inches tall by 4.3 inches wide (23 cm × 11 cm)

- Weighs 28.8 oz (819 g), perfect as a small sake vessel or decorative vase

- Comes boxed with original wooden box for protection and display

- Signed in Kanji calligraphy confirming genuine traditional Japanese pottery

- Excellent condition with no chips; minor aging marks add character

This antique Japanese jar represents the rich heritage of "IMARI" ware, which originated in China in the early 17th century and evolved into Japan's iconic "SOMETSUKE" style—porcelain painted with indigo patterns on white backgrounds. The relief glaze porcelain technique used here enhances the tactile feel and visual depth of the design.

Collectors value this vintage indigo vase not only for its beauty but also for its cultural significance as a traditional Japanese pottery piece used historically for serving sake. The boxed collectible sake flask is ideal for display or as an elegant gift that preserves centuries of craftsmanship.

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Please note this item is an authentic antique showing natural signs of age such as minor dirt due to aging but remains in very good condition without chips or cracks. Returns are accepted within 14 days under our shop policy.

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