Takachiho Shuzo Kariboshi Soba Shochu Tokkuri, Set of Three with Ukiyo-e Bijin Designs
Takachiho Shuzo Kariboshi Soba Shochu Tokkuri, Set of Three with Ukiyo-e Bijin Designs
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Three empty porcelain tokkuri issued for Kariboshi soba shochu by Takachiho Shuzo of Miyazaki, each printed with a different ukiyo-e bijin design.
The Piece
Takachiho Shuzo is a distillery in Takachiho, in the Nishi-Usuki district of Miyazaki Prefecture. Kariboshi is the house soba shochu, marked as honkaku shochu at 25 degrees and filled at 250 ml. These bottles come as empty vessels only; no liquid remains.
Each bottle is white porcelain with a flared pouring mouth. The three designs differ: a woman with a child and irises in a hanging vase; a woman in a yellow kimono among cherry blossom; and two women, one holding a pipe. The sides carry further scenes, seals and inscriptions.
On the back of one bottle the Kariboshi mark is printed in blue, with Miyazaki and Takachiho in red above it. Below are the 25-degree honkaku shochu mark, the 250 ml fill, the distillery name, the address at Oshikata 925 in Takachiho, and the ingredients: buckwheat, rice koji, barley and barley koji.
Details
- Maker: Takachiho Shuzo Co., Ltd., Takachiho, Miyazaki
- Brand: Kariboshi, soba shochu
- Material: Porcelain
- Capacity: 250 ml each; empty, no liquid
- Dimensions: height about 17 cm (6.7 in) each
- Motif: Three ukiyo-e bijin designs, with seals and inscriptions on the sides
- Set: Three bottles
Condition
The interiors remain dark, as the narrow necks were not fully washed. Brown soiling runs around all three foot rings. A yellowish mark sits at the lower left of the printed label panel, with a further small stain near the 250 ml line. The rims and pour spouts appear intact.
Condition grade C (heavily used) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. These empty porcelain bottles may be displayed as they are, or washed by hand if you wish to use them at table. Store them padded and away from knocks.
Delivery from Japan
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