VTG MCM Takahashi San Francisco Japanese Sake Tokkuri Flask Pair Cobalt Blue

MATCHED PAIR MID-SHOWA EXPORT NO DAMAGE

A matched pair of vintage Japanese sake tokkuri flasks imported by Takahashi San Francisco — one of the prominent West Coast importers of Japanese export ceramics during the mid-Showa period. Each flask features deep cobalt blue glaze with loose, hand-applied white calligraphic brushwork, characteristic of authentic craft-export ware produced for the American gift and department store trade. No chips, cracks, or damage noted on either piece.

Item Details

Brand / Importer	Takahashi San Francisco
Type	Sake Tokkuri Flask / Carafe
Quantity	2 (matched pair)
Era	Mid-Showa Period, est. 1950s–1970s
Origin	Japan (export ware)
Material	Glazed Ceramic / Stoneware
Color	Cobalt Blue w/ White Calligraphic Brushwork
Condition	No chips, cracks, or repairs noted

Collector & Display Appeal

Matched pair — two tokkuri flasks with consistent glaze and brushwork
Takahashi San Francisco — established and collectible West Coast importer
Deep cobalt glaze with hand-applied white calligraphic brushwork; not transfer-printed
Mid-Showa export ware, est. 1950s–1970s — strong crossover appeal for barware and ceramics collectors
Display-ready or functional; suits Japanese-inspired interiors, bar carts, and curated collections

Condition

Matched pair in clean, undamaged condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs noted on either flask. Glaze and brushwork intact. Some minor age-related variation in surface character consistent with mid-century hand-crafted export ceramics may be present.