14 A sakabukuro or sake filter, early twentieth century, cotton and green persimmon tannin
29 x 10 inches approximately
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15 A sakabukuro or sake filter, early twentieth century, cotton and green persimmon tannin
29 x 10 inches approximately
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16 A sakabukuro or sake filter, early twentieth century, cotton and green persimmon tannin
29 x 10 inches approximately
Sold
17 A sakabukuro or sake filter, early twentieth century, cotton and green persimmon tannin
29 x 10 inches approximately
$275.00
Sakabukuro
Prior to Japan's industrialization, cotton bags permeated with fermented green persimmon tannin or kaki shibu were used in the production of sake. Crude sake, or sake lees were poured into this sakabukuro and filtered sake was forced out using pressure. Because these bags were used countless times they required mending--and the eccentric stitches and patching on sakabukuro are evidence of its repeated use.
