Rare 19th Century Tokkuri Ceramic 16x12" Tea Jar

A rare 19th-century tokkuri sake or tea jar, finished in dark-glaze stoneware with silver slip calligraphy. Stylized characters spelling "tea" decorate the front, and the jar comes with a metal flower insert. From the estate of James Garner, a well-preserved antique with real age and character for a console or shelf.