Vintage Japanese Flower Vase, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-127 (26M-127-1)

Japanese Celadon Flower Vase | Ikebana Display Vase & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-127-1

A richly carved celadon pottery vase in the Koryo style, presented in its original signed wooden storage box.

A celadon flower vase is a glazed stoneware vessel celebrated for its soft jade-green glaze and refined carved decoration -- a tradition rooted in the celebrated Koryo celadon ware of medieval Korea and long admired and reproduced by Japanese ceramic artists. This handcrafted Japanese pottery vase features a full, globe-shaped body tapering to a graceful flared neck, covered entirely in a soft sage-green celadon glaze with fine crazing visible at the mouth. The surface is lavishly decorated in carved and incised relief: a dense overall pattern of overlapping petals or scales covers the body, framing a central rounded medallion filled with delicately rendered chrysanthemum sprays on trailing stems. Bands of carved lotus petals encircle both the shoulder and the base, while the interior of the wide mouth and the unglazed foot ring reveal the warm stoneware clay beneath. An artist's mark is brushed in ink on the foot, and the piece retains its original signed kiri (paulownia) wood tomobako storage box -- a mark of collector-level provenance in Japanese antique ceramics.

This vintage Japanese celadon vase is a natural focal point for ikebana flower arranging, its wide flared opening accommodating both minimal single-stem arrangements and fuller seasonal bouquets. The cool, muted green glaze works effortlessly with Japandi style interiors, wabi-sabi aesthetic shelving, and minimalist decor schemes -- equally at home on a living room accent shelf, a dining table centrepiece, or a bedroom decor display alongside natural textiles and wood. Collectors will appreciate the tomobako box and the artist's mark, which add provenance and display value. A thoughtful housewarming gift or a distinguished addition to any collection of Japanese antique pottery.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Stoneware with celadon glaze; carved and incised decoration; unglazed foot ring; kiri (paulownia) tomobako storage box
• Use: Ikebana flower vase; decorative display vessel
• Modern Use: Ikebana or cut-flower display vase; living room or dining table decorative accent; collector's display piece in a Japandi or wabi-sabi styled interior
• Features: Globe-shaped body with flared neck; all-over carved scale or petal ground pattern; central medallion with incised chrysanthemum spray motif; carved lotus petal bands at shoulder and base; soft sage-green celadon glaze with fine crazing; ink artist's mark on foot; original signed tomobako (wooden storage box) included
• Dimensions: 7"W x 8"D x 11"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully preserved piece of handcrafted Japanese antique pottery -- its luminous celadon glaze and intricate carved motifs bring quiet elegance and centuries of ceramic tradition to 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.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.