Antique Japanese Vase, 1927 - 1945 (Early Showa) | SKU: 26M-051 (26M-051-1)

Japanese Ikebana Vase | Antique Flower Arrangement Vessel & Living Room Accent, 1927-1945 (Early Showa), SKU 26M-051-1

A boldly glazed stoneware jar with dramatic drip glazework and hand-applied rope lugs -- a rare example of early Showa folk pottery at its most expressive.

An ikebana vase is a vessel designed to hold Japanese flower arrangements, prized not only for its function but for the way its form and surface interact with the flowers placed within it. This generously rounded stoneware jar -- a handcrafted Japanese antique pottery piece dating to the Early Showa era -- commands attention through its extraordinary layered glaze treatment. A sandy, unglazed cream stoneware body rises from a textured lower half into a cascade of richly mottled brown, deep burgundy, pale celadon, and flashes of cobalt blue, all pooling and dripping freely toward the shoulder in a manner that evokes the naturalistic spirit of mingei folk craft. The wide, full belly and short, smoothly finished neck give the form an earthy, grounded presence, while a pair of hand-twisted rope-style lug handles -- applied just below the mouth -- speak to the skilled hands of a regional workshop potter. The unglazed foot ring, visible on the base, reveals a warm terracotta-toned stoneware clay and confirms hand-thrown construction.

In a modern home, this Japanese antique pottery vessel becomes an effortless living room accent -- set it on a low sideboard or entryway console as a standalone sculptural object, or fill it with a loose arrangement of dried pampas grass, branches, or seasonal blooms in the wabi-sabi aesthetic. Its earthy palette works beautifully in Japandi style interiors, alongside natural linen, raw wood, and muted stone surfaces. The generous opening also makes it a striking planter for trailing indoor plants or a bold centerpiece on a dining table. A unique housewarming gift or a collector's piece for anyone who appreciates vintage Japanese craft and the spontaneous beauty of wood-fired glazework.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1927-1945 (Early Showa)
• Material: Hand-thrown stoneware with layered drip glazes in burgundy, celadon, cobalt, and brown over an unglazed cream body
• Use: Ikebana flower arrangement vessel; decorative storage jar
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway sculptural accent; vase for dried or fresh floral arrangements; indoor planter for trailing plants
• Features: Globular form with wide belly and short neck; dramatically mottled multi-tone drip glaze on upper body; unglazed sandy lower body with textured surface; hand-applied twisted rope lug handles flanking the neck; smooth glazed inner rim; unglazed foot ring with warm terracotta clay visible
• Dimensions: 12"W x 12"D x 13"H
• Condition: Excellent

A striking piece of Japanese antique pottery that brings the spontaneous beauty of Early Showa folk craft into any modern interior.

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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