Antique Japanese (c1910) Hand Painted Sake Tokkuri Jug Blue & White 11" Games In Japan Bodhidarma or “Daruma-san”

In Japan Bodhidarma or “Daruma-san” is best known for staring at a wall for 9 years ignoring every one who came to ask him questions until a young monk determined to learn his Buddhist teaching cut off his own arm and presented it to Daruma-San as a sign of his devotion

black and gold designs on white

In Japan he is the icon of stubborn perseverance

It has a bluish gray glaze over reddish clay giving it an almost purple inside parts of the bowl

Great as a stand alone piece of art or as a lovely bud vase or even as a sake or wine decanter

Antique Japanese (c1910) Hand Painted Sake Tokkuri Jug Blue & White 11" Games In Japan Bodhidarma or “Daruma-san”This is an antique Japanese sake jug (tokkuri) from the late Meiji Era (c. 1910). This type of sake jug was one of the first recyclables in that it could be returned to the sake company that made it and be refilled. It is all hand made and fired at high temperatures for lasting durability. Height = 11" (28cm) Diameter = 8. 5" (21. 5cm) Weight = 7lbs It remains in very good condition. It is high fire glazed both inside and out. Great as a stand alone