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    Posted 2 months ago

    kwqd
    (1186 items)

    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

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    Comments

    1. Newfld Newfld, 2 months ago
      Awesome flask, the framed floral design is really beautiful & original
    2. kwqd kwqd, 2 months ago
      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!
    3. kwqd kwqd, 2 months ago
      Thank you, mikelv85 and Blammoammo!
    4. kwqd kwqd, 2 months ago
      Thank you, WhenIsraelbelieves, sherrilou, BHIFOS and JJansen!
    5. kwqd kwqd, 2 months ago
      Thank you EZa and kivatinitz!
    6. kwqd kwqd, 25 days ago
      Belated thanks, jbingham95!
    7. kwqd kwqd, 21 days ago
      Thanks, PhilDMorris!

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