Vintage Japanese Shigaraki Ware Ceramic Figurine Hyottoko Sake Drinker PCP310 Hanging Scroll the vase shows the subtle

the vase shows the subtle gradation and texture characteristic of Japanese metal art

The most striking feature of this piece is the "Kutsuki" effect—where two bowls became fused together during the intense heat of the firing process

Maritime Connection: The embedded shells at the base provide a rare narrative element

minor surface scuffs

The wood grain pattern and aged patina enhance its rustic charm

Vintage Japanese Shigaraki Ware Ceramic Figurine Hyottoko Sake Drinker PCP310 Hanging Scroll the vase shows the subtleThis is a Japanese ceramic figurine made of Shigaraki ware (Shigaraki yaki). It depicts a comical male figure, strongly resembling "Hyottoko," a traditional Japanese folk character known for his skewed, puckered mouth. The figurine is sculpted as a seated man holding a sake cup (sakazuki) in his right hand. He wears a twisted cloth headband (hachimaki) and is dressed in a kimono finished with a mottled, earthy brown glaze. The skin areas, such as the