What is this a Tea Pot?

Can someone tell what this is and any information about it?

 

How big are we talking here? 3 inches? 10 inches?

 

looks like a water can......wouldn't want to grab that if full of boiling water...

 

4" x 4" x 4" including tallest place with cork

 

Otagari import from Japan.

 

Could it be for sake?

 

Doubt that.

 

No handle to pick it up with?

 

soy sauce

 

That's big for soy sauce unless it is industrial sized for a restaurant buffet.

 

I'm so confused lol

 

It is ceramic or porcelain

 

neither.....looks like pottery..

 

How is something 4" in diameter too big for serving soy sauce at a meal?

 

I don't know I'm confused I really tried to look for info online for a few days.

 

I've seen some of the companies work which are elaborate and/or painted nothing so contemporary shaped.

 

Otagiri imported probably literally thousands of different household items from Japan - in a wide range of styles.

 

this guy says sake.........but i don't believe him !!!!!!!!!!


this guy sez soy sauce................................and i believe him..........

 

I'm looking for one of these for my soy sauce, using the quart bottle on my dim sum is a bit hit and miss

 

Here's one same form - says soy sauce right on it (missing stopper)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/215671963/trader-vics-soy-sauce-dispenser-1960s