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Subject:translation, origin help on Asian Vessel
Posted By: John A. Wed, Feb 13, 2019 IP: 67.189.4.207
I was wondering what this reads and if it is Chinese or from Japan. It seems to be missing the handle and spout attachment. Any help is appreciated.







Subject:Re: translation, origin help on Asian Vessel
Posted By: I.Nagy Thu, Feb 14, 2019
It is a Japanese sake(wine) container,
Inscriptions,
東長　清酒　-　Azumachō　Seishu - Azumachō refined sake
一掬保千齢　-　Ikkiku senrei tamotsu - One scoop of it
holds thousand years
Bottom mark,
鹿　-　Shika (Deer) - Marking of container maker
佐世保市潮見町　-　Sasebo City, Shiomi-chō　
卯津江酒店　-　Utsue shuten - Utsue Sake(wine) Shop
電話　一二七五番　-　Tel, No. 1275

With regards,
I.Nagy

Subject:Re: translation, origin help on Asian Vessel
Posted By: John A. Wed, Feb 20, 2019
Thank you so much for taking the time to help me

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