{"product_id":"bizen-ware-tokkuri-japanese-sake-bottle","title":"Early 20C Wabi-sabi Sake Bottle - Bizen Ware Tokkuri","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003eAntiques\u003cspan\u003e Japanese Bizen ware \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003etokkuri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a small ceramic sake bottle with an unglazed surface and narrow neck. The body has warm brown and reddish tones with darker areas formed during firing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from dense, iron-rich stoneware clay and fired at high temperature without an applied glaze. Natural ash deposits and changes in the atmosphere of the wood-fired kiln have produced variations in colour, from chocolate brown and ochre to reddish tones. Fine horizontal throwing lines remain visible around the lower body, while a shallow indentation gives the form a slightly irregular profile. The rim is narrow and slightly flared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 24CM\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 12.5 CM\u003cbr\u003eOpening Diameter: 2.5CM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Antique Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an antique Japanese ceramic, this piece has lived a previous life and will show signs of age and use. Small marks, surface wear, firing variations and other irregularities are to be expected. These are part of the character of an old ceramic rather than defects. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58739612451200,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/MONOSHOPIFYPOTTERY-17_Large_79e15c59-06c2-4975-a5ba-2339c2a280e1.jpg?v=1787848271","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/bizen-ware-tokkuri-japanese-sake-bottle","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}