Vintage Japanese Vase, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-781

Japanese Ikebana Vase | Vintage White Porcelain Flower Vase & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-781

A sculptor's restraint in fired porcelain -- pure form, pure white, pure wabi-sabi.

An ikebana vase is a vessel designed specifically for the Japanese art of flower arranging, where the shape of the container is considered as expressive as the blooms it holds. This globular vase -- known in Japanese ceramics as a tama-gata, or ball form -- embodies the Late Showa period's embrace of quiet modernism. Thrown in fine white porcelain and finished in a soft matte-to-satin glaze, its almost perfectly spherical body tapers gently to a small, neatly lipped opening that channels a single stem or a spare ikebana composition with effortless grace. The base bears an impressed maker's seal, and the piece is accompanied by its original inscribed wooden storage box (tomobako), a hallmark of studio-quality Japanese antique ceramics. The unadorned surface -- luminous without being showy -- reflects the wabi-sabi aesthetic that defined much of Japan's post-war craft revival.

In a modern home, this handcrafted Japanese vase functions as a sculptural object in its own right, requiring nothing more than a single branch or stem of dried pampas grass to anchor a Japandi-style living room or bedroom shelf. Its clean spherical silhouette pairs beautifully with minimalist decor and neutral interiors, sitting equally at home on an entryway console, a bathroom vanity ledge, or a home office desktop. Use it as a bud vase for a single peony, a vessel for a bonsai cutting arrangement, or simply display it empty as a piece of Japanese antique ceramics. It makes a thoughtful and distinctive housewarming gift for anyone drawn to Japanese aesthetics or quiet, considered design.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: White porcelain with matte-satin glaze; original wooden tomobako storage box
• Use: Ikebana flower arranging vase; bonsai accent vessel
• Modern Use: Decorative living room or bedroom accent; bud vase for dried or fresh stems; sculptural display piece in minimalist or Japandi-style interiors
• Features: Globular tama-gata form; small lipped mouth opening; impressed maker's seal on base; accompanied by original inscribed wooden tomobako box; undecorated pure white glaze surface
• Dimensions: 7" Diameter x 9"H
• Condition: Excellent

A serene example of vintage Japanese porcelain craft -- sculptural, timeless, and quietly at home in 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.

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.