Japanese antique ceramic sake jug or bottle 1950's As the predecessor to modern-day

As the predecessor to modern-day growlers

A good useful size at 61cms wide

Simple detailed Painted black  metal magazine rack with woven ends

3 tapered legs with brass tips

Japanese antique ceramic sake jug or bottle 1950's As the predecessor to modern-dayAs the predecessor to modern day growlers, the purpose of these bottles were just as straightforward. They were made for Sake, or 'rice wine': filled, sealed, carried, stored, and reused as necessary in a residential setting in Japan. Heavily potted, these bottled were covered in white glaze and brushed on with black Kanji characters to show the brand names of sake or the wine houses. Traditionally, heated sake is often warmed by placing the sake