{"product_id":"japanese-sometsuke-grape-tokkuri-sanpo-showa","title":"Japanese Blue and White Sometsuke Grape Tokkuri Sake Bottle — Sanpo, Showa Period, Arita or Kyo Ware","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;\"\u003eThis elegant Japanese sometsuke (blue-and-white) porcelain tokkuri is a fine example of mid-century Japanese studio ceramics. Hand-painted with a grape vine motif in expressive cobalt gosu pigment, and accompanied by its original inscribed wooden box signed by artist Sanpo, it makes a compelling display piece or a functional sake vessel and bud vase.\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\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic pear-shaped tokkuri with rounded shoulder, gently tapering body, and short upright neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grape vine with hand-brushed leaves (gosu wash with tonal variation), bold dot grapes, and flowing tendril descending to lower right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full dami (saturated cobalt wash) treatment with soft intentional gradation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine-grained, high-white, translucent-quality porcelain consistent with Arita or Kyo ware tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double cobalt circle within foot ring, common on Showa-era artist pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox Inscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed ink reading 'Sanpo — Sake Vessel' with cursive artist signature and red seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Named studio artist 'Sanpo' (estimated Arita or Kyo ware lineage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-to-late Showa (circa 1950s–1980s); earlier Taisho or early Showa origin possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sake tokkuri and single-stem ikebana bud vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSake Decanter (Tokkuri)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 11.5 cm \/ 4.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Width: 7.5 cm \/ 3.0 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop Diameter (Opening): 2.9 cm \/ 1.1 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase Diameter: 4 cm \/ 1.6 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSake Cup (Ochoko)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop Diameter: 4.5 cm \/ 1.8 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Width: 5 cm \/ 2.0 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 3.6 cm \/ 1.4 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase Diameter: 2.5 cm \/ 1.0 in\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\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003eCondition is good. No chips, cracks, hairlines, or repairs detected. Minor variation in the cobalt wash and surface texture is consistent with hand-production and period character. The wooden storage box shows light age patina appropriate to its history.\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 piece is carefully wrapped and double-boxed for safe international transit. Tracked shipping included. Estimated delivery: 7–14 business days. Please feel free to contact us with any questions prior to purchase.\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":48289080049834,"sku":null,"price":27600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/1237\/1370\/files\/f7036bd8-822c-4000-b54b-27e722cd6376.jpg?v=1778140520","url":"https:\/\/aun-selection.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-sometsuke-grape-tokkuri-sanpo-showa","provider":"Aun Selects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}