This is a Narooka-yaki tokkuri (sake bottle) purchased at a flea market. It has kiln marks, such as small chips, around the mouth (about 1-2mm each, several in total). The foot and the mark area appear slightly dirty, but this was the condition when I purchased it. Aside from the kiln marks on the mouth and the appearance of the foot and mark, there are no other noticeable flaws. I believe the condition is good, but please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for perfection or are overly concerned about minor details.
This is a relatively new Narooka-yaki tokkuri. How about using it for interior decoration?
About Narooka-yaki:
Narooka-yaki is the oldest pottery in present-day Akita Prefecture, with a history of 140 years, dating back to the late Edo period.
Before Narooka-yaki, there were other kilns such as Shiraiwa-yaki, but they have all disappeared. (Shiraiwa-yaki was revived in 1975.)
Narooka-yaki is said to have begun in 1863 when Kiyoji Komatsu, a prominent local family, founded the Osugi Seto kiln in a mountain village inland of Akita. He invited potters from Akita City to build the kiln. The peak of Osugi Seto was from around 1887 to 1902, and then, in 1908, Rikizo, Kiyoji's third son, built a kiln in the current location (Takano), which was more convenient for transportation. From this time, it came to be called Narooka-yaki. In 1983, it was designated as an intangible cultural property of Nango Village (currently designated as an intangible cultural property of Daisen City).
Also, a characteristic of Narooka-yaki is its beautiful blue color. This blue color of Narooka-yaki is due to a glaze called "Namako-yu" (sea cucumber glaze). Complex opalescence occurs in the glaze, creating flow patterns and mottled patterns, which resemble sea cucumbers, hence the name "Namako-yu."
Size: Height approximately 26cm
If you purchase this item immediately, I will assume that you have agreed to the condition. Please be sure to look at the photos carefully before purchasing to avoid any misunderstandings such as "it's different from what I expected" after the purchase.
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