Vintage Japanese Flower Vase, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-634 (26M-634-0)

Japanese Ikebana Vase | Vintage Flower Arranging Vessel & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-634-0

A handcrafted Japanese stoneware vase bearing a maker's mark on the bottom -- rich in wabi-sabi character and studio pottery tradition.

An ikebana vase is a vessel designed specifically for Japanese flower arranging, the art of ikebana, which emphasizes asymmetry, negative space, and the beauty of natural form. This tall, gently tapering cylinder -- wider at the mouth and subtly narrowing toward the base -- is wheel-thrown stoneware with visible coil-throwing lines wrapping the body, evidence of hands-on craft rather than mass production. The exterior carries a matte iron-red clay body partially washed in amber and ochre fire-flashing, a surface effect characteristic of anagama or wood-fired kiln techniques popular among Japanese studio potters of the Late Showa period. A small pierced hole near the upper rim is a deliberate design feature, likely intended to accept a kenzan (flower frog) pin or support stem for precise ikebana arrangements. The flat unglazed base bears an impressed maker's mark in seal form -- consistent with the keyword hint "mark on the bottom" -- affirming this as a signed work of handcrafted Japanese pottery.

Today this vintage Japanese stoneware vase translates beautifully into a range of modern interior settings. Stand it on a dining table or sideboard as a living room accent holding a single sculptural branch, dried grasses, or a minimalist floral arrangement in the wabi-sabi aesthetic. Its tall cylindrical form and earthy tones complement Japandi style interiors, Scandinavian-modern spaces, and organic-material decor schemes alike. It also works as an entryway statement piece -- place it on a console table with a single stem to greet guests with quiet elegance. For collectors of Japanese antique ceramics and studio pottery, this is a distinctive gift for Japanophiles who appreciate signed vintage craft with genuine provenance.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Stoneware; iron-rich clay body with amber and ochre fire-flash surface; unglazed flat base
• Use: Ikebana flower arranging vase; decorative accent vessel
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway floral accent; Japandi-style home decor display; gift for collectors of Japanese studio pottery
• Features: Tall tapering cylindrical form; visible wheel-throwing lines; mottled amber fire-flash finish over iron-red clay; small pierced hole near upper rim for stem support; impressed maker's seal mark on the bottom
• Dimensions: 4" Diameter x 8"H
• Condition: Excellent

A signed piece of handcrafted Japanese pottery that brings the quiet beauty of ikebana and wabi-sabi 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.