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This dachibin, hip flask, is 6" long x 4.5" high x 3,5" wide and is signed on the back with a kiln/artist mark. It weighs 1 lb 2 ounces. The throat is rough so a cork would seal it nicely. It has a hand painted decoration on the top and front.
These flasks are generally a product of the Japanese island of Okinawa. They are used for drinking awamori, a rice liquor distilled there.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awamori
I have been looking for an example for some time but waiting for one that is signed and not too expensive. This was a nice find which fills a hole in my collection. Possibly Tsuboya ware:
https://modernjapanesepotterymarks.blogspot.com/search/label/Tsuboya-Yaki
Maker uncertain. Similar example:
https://tinyurl.com/2ycevo4u
Awesome flask, the framed floral design is really beautiful & original
Thank you for your comments, Jenni! These are very unusual objects.
Thank you, Kevin, Drake47, rgrebov, dav2no1, Bronmar, Reise, GianaMZ, Merrill33, Leelani, vcal, mikelv85, Jenni, fortapache and Vynil33rpm!