Japanese Vintage Kutani Porcelain Sake or Tokkuri Bottle with Original Top

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Japanese Vintage Kutani Porcelain Sake or Tokkuri Bottle with Original Top:
$125.00

Kutani wareis a style ofJapanese porcelainfirst established byGotō Saijirō, a member of theMaeda clan, who set up akilnin the village of Kutani (now part of the city ofKaga)on the order ofMaeda Toshiharu, ruler of theKaga domain.The porcelain style is known for multiple colors—such as greens, blues, yellows, purples, and reds—and bold designs covering most of the surface of each piece.

The first time we hear of porcelain from the Kutani (nine valleys) Village, was in 1655, in the first year of the Myoreki epoch. Japanese ceramic history has it that stones suitable for porcelain making was found in the Kutani mine of the Daishoji Clan, whereupon Lord Maeda Toshiharu sent Goto Saijiro to the Arita Village in the Hizen province to learn how to make porcelain. Kutani Porcelains from this early period are specifically called Ko-Kutani and are extremely rare. The production of this ware continued for about 50–60 years. Kokutani enjoyed popularity for the next few decades until the Kutani suddenly closed down in 1730.The reasons for this closure are debated.Theories put forward include that supplies of the pigments necessary for the glazing were difficult to find, or that there were financial difficulties.This period of production is now referred to as the Old Kutani.

The site of Old Kutani porcelain kiln (right), the memorial to Gotō Saijirō for Old Kutani ware (left).

In 1810 - some 80 years later - kutaniyaki was re-established, with the help of severalkamamotoor production potters. New overglaze painting techniques from various kamamoto-es were infused in the development of kutaniyaki. 6 different over glazing techniques dominate the new form of kutaniyaki: theMokubeistyle, influenced byChineseink paintingtechniques. The colours of green, yellow, purple and dark blue form the basis of theYoshidayastyle. Contrasting theYoshidayais theEirakustyle, with its simplistic coatings of gold on the first coat of red colour.TheIidayastyle, or theHachirodebreaks away from the conventional nature-themed kutani style, with minute paintings of human figures on a red - gold mix background.The Shoza style is a blend of all four techniques of over glazing.

You are offerDING on a Signed Sake Bottle with Original Lid

Excellent Condition

Signed on Base

Approximate Age-1890-could be older or a bit later (I believe it is around this time period, it was a gift from a serious collector who had each piece marked who recently passed these down through the family)

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