Vintage Japanese Ikebana Flower Vase With Kikku Motif, 1946 - 1965 (Mid Showa) | SKU: 26M-736

Japanese Ikebana Vase | Vintage Floor Vase & Living Room Accent, 1946-1965 (Mid Showa), SKU 26M-736

A stately mid-century porcelain vase adorned with sculpted kiku chrysanthemum blooms in a rich palette of teal, cobalt, crimson, and white -- a cherished symbol of Japanese craftsmanship and floral artistry.

An ikebana vase is a vessel specifically designed to support the Japanese art of flower arranging, where the shape and decoration of the vase are considered as integral to the composition as the flowers themselves. This tall, ovoid floor vase -- crafted from glazed porcelain in the mid-Showa period -- features a wide, flared mouth ideal for dramatic ikebana displays and bonsai-style arrangements. The body is decorated all around with boldly modeled kiku (chrysanthemum) blossoms in raised relief, each rendered in a distinct colorway: pure white, cobalt blue, deep navy, teal green, and rich red-brown, all centered with a vivid yellow. The neck is encircled by a delicate band of painted teal scrollwork and blue floral medallions, while incised key-fret (sayagata-inspired) borders frame both the shoulder and the lower body, adding a refined classical touch. This type of handcrafted Japanese porcelain vase -- combining sculptural relief with polychrome overglaze enamels -- reflects the revived postwar ceramics tradition that flourished in production kilns across Japan during the 1946-1965 period.

Today, this vintage Japanese floor vase makes a striking living room accent piece, whether displayed with a loose arrangement of dried pampas grass or seasonal branches in the wabi-sabi aesthetic, or left unadorned as a sculptural statement in a Japandi-style interior. Its generous scale and all-around decoration make it equally compelling on an entryway console, a staircase landing, or as a focal point in a hallway. It would also serve beautifully as a decorative accent in a home office or reading room, bringing a grounded, nature-inspired energy to any space. A meaningful housewarming gift or unique gift for collectors of Japanese antique ceramics and vintage porcelain.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Glazed porcelain with polychrome overglaze enamels and raised relief decoration
• Use: Ikebana flower arranging vase; decorative floor vase
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway floor vase with dried botanicals; sculptural accent in a Japandi or wabi-sabi interior; statement decor piece for a hallway or home office
• Features: Tall ovoid body with flared mouth; all-around raised-relief kiku chrysanthemum motifs in multiple colorways (white, cobalt, teal, crimson); painted teal scrollwork and blue floral medallions on neck; incised key-fret borders at shoulder and base; cream-white ground glaze; light mineral staining visible at interior rim consistent with age
• Dimensions: 9" Diameter x 22"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully decorated piece of Japanese antique porcelain -- the kiku motif, a symbol of longevity and imperial dignity, makes this vintage ikebana vase a timeless living room accent and a treasured gift for any collector of Japanese ceramics.

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