Vintage Japanese Flower Vase, 1946 - 1965 (Mid Showa) | SKU: 26M-100

Japanese Ikebana Bronze Vase | Decorative Sculpture & Living Room Accent, 1946-1965 (Mid Showa), SKU 26M-100

A sculptural mid-century bronze ikebana vase with a removable grape-and-vine crown, textured body relief, and a finely cast display base -- a rare and complete three-piece Japanese antique bronze set.

An ikebana vase is a vessel traditionally used in the Japanese art of flower arrangement, where the container itself is considered as important as the blooms it holds. This exceptional mid-century example goes far beyond function: the bulbous bronze body is worked in a richly hammered texture, with low-relief naturalistic motifs applied directly to the surface, evoking the wabi-sabi aesthetic of organic form and material honesty. The neck accepts a separate, removable bronze crown -- an elaborate sculptural arrangement of cast grape clusters, lobed leaves, coiling tendrils, and curling vines rendered with remarkable botanical detail. Small cast leaf motifs applied at the base of the body bridge the vase and its dedicated round display platform, which features a fine crosshatch-textured field and a delicately cast scrollwork border. A maker's seal is stamped on the underside cap, adding collector provenance to this handcrafted Japanese antique bronze.

Today this striking piece works beautifully as a standalone sculptural accent requiring no flowers at all -- its three components (base, vase body, and decorative crown) can be displayed together or separately to suit any arrangement. Set as a centerpiece on a dining table or console, it commands attention in a Japandi-style or wabi-sabi interior. The textured dark bronze patina pairs naturally with linen, raw wood, and matte ceramics, making it an ideal living room accent or mantel decoration. It also makes a truly unique housewarming gift or a standout addition to any collection of vintage Japanese decorative arts. The removable crown means the vase body alone can hold a single dried stem or branch for a minimalist ikebana display.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Cast bronze with dark patina; small natural wood element incorporated in the crown arrangement
• Use: Ikebana flower vase; decorative display piece
• Modern Use: Living room sculptural accent or mantel centerpiece; Japandi-style shelf or console decoration; unique housewarming gift for collectors of Japanese antique bronzes
• Features: Three-piece set -- round display base with crosshatch surface and cast scrollwork border, bulbous hammer-textured vase body with applied naturalistic relief motifs and small cast leaf accents at the shoulder, and a removable sculptural crown of cast grape clusters, lobed leaves, and coiling tendrils; maker's seal stamped on underside cap
• Dimensions: 12"W x 12"D x 15"H
• Condition: Excellent

A rare and complete vintage Japanese bronze sculpture that brings the meditative beauty of ikebana and the depth of mid-century Japanese craftsmanship 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.

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.