Antique Japanese Seto Hibachi — Porcelain, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-390-2)

Antique Japanese Seto Hibachi — Porcelain, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-390-2)

SKU:
25M-390-2
$110.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 13" Diameter x 10"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Seto Hibachi — 1920s, Taisho Era
Blue Landscapes in Porcelain Silence

This exquisite Seto hibachi from the Taisho era radiates the refined elegance of classical Japanese artistry. Rendered in serene indigo tones on creamy porcelain, its hand-painted design captures a timeless rural vista—bamboo groves, distant mountains, and a traditional thatched pavilion—drawing the eye into a tranquil world of brush and mist. Once used to warm hands and hearts, this hibachi now offers a poetic presence in any space it graces.

The floral banding and decorative rim evoke both Chinese influence and the distinctly Japanese touch of Seto ware, known for its blend of form and function. Whether repurposed as a planter, centerpiece, or admired in its original form, this vessel speaks of quiet winters and warm companionship.

  • Origin: Seto, Japan

  • Era: Taisho period, circa 1920s

  • Material: Glazed porcelain

  • Use: Traditionally used as a charcoal brazier (hibachi); now often used decoratively or as a planter

  • Features: Hand-painted landscape scene, floral and geometric borders, iconic Seto glaze and detailing

  • Dimensions: 13" Diameter x 10"H

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age

A vessel once filled with fire, now filled with the stillness of time.

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size:
13" Diameter x 10"H