{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-deco-tokkuri-sake-bottle-pair-silver-gold-green-taisho","title":"Antique Japanese Art Deco Sake Bottle Pair (Tokkuri) — Silver, Gold and Green Geometric, Taisho Era c.1912-1945","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 16px 0 6px; font-size: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003eA rare and characterful matched pair of Japanese hand-painted porcelain sake bottles (tokkuri), dating to the Taisho through early Showa period (circa 1912-1945). These vessels are a textbook example of Japanese Art Deco decorative ceramics, blending the rounded classical tokkuri form with bold Western-influenced geometric ornament rendered by a skilled overglaze enamel decorator. Likely originating from the Kutani or Kyo-yaki tradition, they are ideal for collectors of Japanese antiques, Art Deco design, or vintage barware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 16px 0 6px; font-size: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 4px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Globular body with slender neck and slightly flared rim, classic Japanese sake bottle (tokkuri) profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-glazed ground (now aged to a warm bronze-grey metallic finish); scattered gold diamond (hishi) motifs of varying sizes across the full body; central design of three interlocking turquoise-emerald green triangles outlined in gilt enamel; continuous gilt band at rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taisho Art Deco — geometric motifs influenced by international modernist design movements of the 1920s-1930s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaking Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic freehand overglaze enamel painting — slight variation between the two bottles confirms hand-painted, not transfer-printed, decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttributed Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kutani ware or Kyo-yaki (Kyoto ceramics); footrim examination recommended for final attribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two bottles — a matched pair (2-piece set).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 16px 0 6px; font-size: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 4px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to Fair (consistent with genuine age and use).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver ground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial age-related discoloration, dulling, and bronzing — this patina is intrinsic to the piece and not considered damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold enamel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Areas of fading and minor localized loss, most visible toward the lower body of each bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGilt rim band:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light surface wear and minor abrasion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen enamel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid and largely intact with good color retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003eNo repairs or restorations. Sold as found, in honest unaltered condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 16px 0 6px; font-size: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003eShips from Japan. Each bottle is individually wrapped in archival tissue and cushioned within a double-walled export carton. Fully tracked and insured international shipping available. Please allow 7-14 business days for delivery. Combined shipping is available on multiple purchases — contact us for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Orders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImport duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees are not included in the product price or shipping cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf applicable, these charges are determined by your country's customs authority and are the responsibility of the customer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AUN selects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48289086636202,"sku":null,"price":23100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/1237\/1370\/files\/1778140678924_nire.jpeg?v=1778141012","url":"https:\/\/aun-selection.myshopify.com\/ja\/products\/antique-japanese-art-deco-tokkuri-sake-bottle-pair-silver-gold-green-taisho","provider":"Aun Selects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}