Vintage Japanese Shigaraki Ware Bag-Shaped Sake Bottles Pair Wood Box not used

Add a rare and charming piece of Japanese ceramic history to your collection with this matching pair of vintage Shigaraki Ware (Shigaraki-yaki) tokkuri sake bottles. These bottles are artisanally sculpted into the whimsical shape of traditional money bags or hemp rice sacks, complete with actual twine/hemp rope tied snugly around the narrow necks. They feature ergonomic thumb indents (dimples) pressed into the sides, providing a perfect, comfortable grip for pouring. The glaze is a stunning example of rustic Japanese studio pottery—a thick, specked cream and warm off-white Kohiki glaze with tiny iron-spot bursts and crackles peeking through, allowing the coarse, mineral-rich Shigaraki clay base to show its natural character. The set comes nestled in its original traditional Tomobako (wooden presentation box) featuring bold Japanese calligraphy. Traditional Tokkuri (Sake Bottles / Decanters) — Pair of 2 Authentic Shigaraki Ware from Shiga Prefecture, Japan Novelty Bag/Sack shape with functional thumb-rest indents and real rope neck ties Speckled iron-burst off-white/cream matte glaze with a rustic wabi-sabi finish Packaging: Includes original fitted wooden Tomobako storage box with calligraphy - box has always had circle on top - not sure why Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or structural flaws. The ropes around the necks are intact and securely tied. The wooden box shows wonderful vintage character with rich ink calligraphy lines