Antique Japanese Seto Hibachi — Porcelain, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-390)

Antique Japanese Seto Hibachi — Blue & White Porcelain, 1920s, Taisho Era
A Hearth of Beauty: Tranquility in Blue and White

This antique Japanese hibachi from the 1920s Taisho era is a captivating fusion of functionality and artistry. Crafted in the renowned Seto ware tradition, it features a rich cobalt blue underglaze landscape—rolling mountains, temple rooftops, and flowing rivers—painted in poetic harmony across its porcelain surface. Each brushstroke evokes the serene spirit of traditional Japanese life, turning a utilitarian vessel into a visual meditation.

Originally used to hold burning charcoal for warming a room or heating tea water, this hibachi now stands as a stunning decorative accent or unique planter. Its gently rounded form and deep, intricate patterning offer a timeless appeal, gracefully blending antique character with contemplative charm.

• Origin: Japan (Seto ware tradition)

• Era: 1920s, Taisho Period

• Material: Glazed porcelain with cobalt blue hand-painted design

• Use: Originally for heating (hibachi); now ideal as a planter, centerpiece, or decorative art

• Features: Hand-painted mountain temple scene, scalloped motif border, rounded vertical form

• Condition: Excellent antique condition with minor age-appropriate wear

• Dimensions: 9 1/4" Diameter x 9 1/2"H

Let this vessel kindle warmth not with fire—but with beauty, heritage, and the quiet stories of old Japan flowing across porcelain waves.