Vintage Japanese Vase, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-634 (26M-634-2)

Japanese Ikebana Vase | Vintage Flower Arranging Vessel & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-634-2

A boldly textured stoneware vessel in a full globular form -- handcrafted for the Japanese art of ikebana flower arrangement.

An ikebana vase is a vessel designed specifically for ikebana, the centuries-old Japanese art of mindful flower arrangement that emphasizes asymmetry, negative space, and the natural beauty of each stem. This handcrafted Japanese antique pottery piece takes the form of a generous, nearly spherical globe with a compact circular opening at the crown -- a classic silhouette well suited to anchoring loose, naturalistic ikebana compositions. The entire outer surface is covered in closely spaced horizontal throwing lines left deliberately unsmoothed, giving the stoneware a raw, tactile quality that embodies the wabi-sabi aesthetic. The clay body fires to warm sand and ochre tones, with subtle russet variations across the surface where the iron-rich clay has reacted to heat. The foot ring is neatly turned, and the unglazed exterior allows the natural character of the stoneware to speak for itself -- a hallmark of the mingei (folk craft) sensibility that strongly influenced Japanese studio pottery during the Late Showa period.

This vintage Japanese pottery vase transitions effortlessly into a modern home. Displayed on a shelf, sideboard, or entryway console, it functions as a living room accent that pairs beautifully with Japandi style and minimalist decor -- its earthy tones complementing natural linen, raw wood, and muted ceramics. Fill it with a single branch or a cluster of dried pampas grass for an understated ikebana arrangement, or leave it empty as a sculptural object in its own right. Its compact, rounded profile also makes it a striking bedroom decor accent on a nightstand or dresser. A wonderful housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese antique pottery and studio ceramics.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Unglazed stoneware with iron-rich clay body; warm sand and ochre tones with russet variation
• Use: Ikebana flower arrangement vase; decorative vessel
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway accent vase; dried-flower or branch display; sculptural shelf or sideboard decor
• Features: Full globular form; dense horizontal throwing lines across the entire surface; compact circular opening; neatly turned unglazed foot ring; mingei-influenced wabi-sabi aesthetic
• Dimensions: 6" Diameter x 8"H
• Condition: Excellent

A timeless piece of handcrafted Japanese antique pottery that brings the quiet beauty of 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.