Vintage Okinawan Dachibin Awamori Flask, Shōwa Period, Japan

Vintage Okinawan Dachibin Awamori Flask, Shōwa Period, Japan

€115,00 EUR
Product Information

Vintage Okinawan dachibin (抱瓶), a ceramic carrying flask traditionally used for awamori, Okinawa’s distilled rice spirit. The flattened crescent-like body has a central filling opening and smaller side spout, with a dark glaze over the upper section and exposed warm clay below.

Its compact asymmetric form gives the vessel a strong sculptural profile, while the contrast between glaze and unglazed clay makes the construction particularly visible.
Context

Dachibin (抱瓶) developed in Okinawa as portable liquor vessels designed to be carried by a cord through the side lugs. Museum collections document the form from the Meiji through Shōwa periods; without a maker mark, this example is best placed broadly in the Shōwa period rather than assigned a precise decade.
Measurements

14 cm W × 7.5 cm D × 11.5 cm H
Condition Notes

Very good vintage condition with no chips, cracks or structural damage noted. Stable and watertight.

Vintage and antique objects may show signs of age and use. Each piece is carefully cleaned before listing. Patina and original surfaces are preserved where appropriate, and minor restoration may be carried out when necessary.

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Care Guide

Hand-wash gently with mild soap and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners and the dishwasher; allow the vessel to dry fully after use.

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Angled view of the vintage dachibin highlighting the dark glazed surface and curved carrying-flask body.
  • Angled view of the vintage dachibin highlighting the dark glazed surface and curved carrying-flask body.
  • Close view of the filling opening, pouring spout and lug details on the Okinawan dachibin awamori flask.
  • Rear view of the vintage Okinawan ceramic dachibin with dark brown-black glaze over exposed clay.
  • Opposite side view of the Okinawan dachibin showing the carrying lug and compact asymmetric vessel form.
  • Top view of the curved Okinawan dachibin showing the openings, side lugs and dark glazed ceramic surface.

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