Antique Japanese Flower Vase, 1927 - 1945 (Early Showa) | SKU: 26M-055 (26M-055-2)

Japanese Ikebana Vase | Antique Flower Vase & Living Room Accent, 1927-1945 (Early Showa), SKU 26M-055-2

A delicate gourd-form porcelain vase adorned with hand-painted chrysanthemums in the classic Japanese ikebana tradition

An ikebana vase is a vessel purpose-made for the Japanese art of flower arrangement, where the placement of stems, leaves, and negative space carries as much meaning as the blooms themselves. This charming antique Japanese porcelain vase dates to the Early Showa period (1927--1945) and takes the form of a hyotan -- a double-gourd shape long regarded in Japan as a symbol of good fortune and harmony. The pure milky-white glaze provides a luminous ground for a finely painted spray of kiku (chrysanthemum) blossoms rendered in warm coral-red and cream, accompanied by celadon-tinted foliage and small violet buds. The brushwork is graceful and unhurried, characteristic of the refined hand-painting tradition practiced at Japanese porcelain workshops of this era. A small maker's mark in underglaze blue is stamped on the unglazed foot rim, suggesting workshop production of quality. The narrow mouth is ideally proportioned for a single stem or a spare two- or three-stem ikebana arrangement.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese flower vase is as versatile as it is beautiful. Display it on a windowsill, mantle, or side table with a single stem of dried pampas grass or fresh botanicals for an effortless wabi-sabi aesthetic. It works equally well as a standalone decorative accent in a Japandi-style living room or bedroom decor scheme -- its restrained palette and organic silhouette complementing both neutral and earthy interiors. Small enough to style on a desk or bathroom shelf, it also makes a thoughtful and unique gift for collectors of Japanese antique ceramics or for anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese art.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1927-1945 (Early Showa)
• Material: White-glazed porcelain with overglaze polychrome enamel decoration
• Use: Ikebana flower vase; decorative display vessel
• Modern Use: Single-stem or minimalist ikebana display; living room or bedroom decorative accent; unique gift for collectors or Japanophiles
• Features: Double-gourd (hyotan) form; hand-painted kiku (chrysanthemum) motif in coral, cream, celadon, and violet; milky-white high-gloss glaze; narrow mouth suited to spare floral arrangements; underglaze blue maker's mark on foot rim
• Dimensions: 3 1/2" Diameter x 6"H
• Condition: Excellent

A timeless piece of Japanese antique porcelain that brings the quiet elegance of the ikebana tradition into any modern home.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

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