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

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

A striking hand-thrown stoneware vase in the wabi-sabi tradition -- made for ikebana, aged with beauty.

An ikebana vase is a vessel specifically designed for the Japanese art of flower arranging, where the shape, texture, and color of the container are considered as integral to the composition as the blooms themselves. This tall, tapering cylinder -- wide at the mouth and narrowing gracefully toward the base -- is a classic form used in ikebana practice, providing height and visual drama to vertical arrangements of cut branches, grasses, or seasonal flowers. The vase is wheel-thrown from a dense, iron-rich stoneware clay and fired at high temperature, producing a deeply burnished reddish-brown body with dramatic amber and ochre kiln-flash markings across its surface. These natural flashing effects, caused by ash and flame movement inside the kiln during the firing process, give each side of the vessel a completely different character -- a hallmark of traditional Japanese wood-fired or anagama-style pottery. A small suspension hole near the rim hints at its possible use as a hanging vessel or wall-mounted display piece. The flat, unglazed foot bears an impressed maker's seal, confirming this is a signed work by a studio artist rather than a commercial piece.

In a modern home, this handcrafted Japanese pottery vase earns its place far beyond the ikebana studio. Stand a single tall stem -- a dried pampas grass plume, a branch of eucalyptus, or a sculptural twig -- inside it on a living room shelf or entryway console for an instant Japandi-style focal point. Its tall, slim silhouette also makes it ideal as a desktop accent or home office organizer for holding pens, brushes, or slender tools. The warm earth tones complement natural linen, raw wood, and matte concrete -- making it a natural fit for minimalist decor and wabi-sabi interiors alike. A thoughtful and unique gift for collectors of Japanese antique pottery or anyone who appreciates handcrafted ceramics with authentic character.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Iron-rich stoneware with natural kiln-flash glaze effects; unglazed foot
• Use: Ikebana flower arranging vase; possibly also used as a hanging or wall-mounted vessel
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway flower vase; home office desk organizer for brushes or pens; decorative accent in Japandi or wabi-sabi interiors
• Features: Tall tapering cylindrical form; dramatic amber and ochre kiln-flash markings on a deep reddish-brown body; visible wheel-throwing rings; small suspension hole near rim; flat unglazed base with impressed artist seal; open interior with no drainage hole
• Dimensions: --
• Condition: Good -- natural kiln marks and minor surface texture consistent with age and firing; a hairline seam visible on the lower body appears to be a firing characteristic rather than damage; no chips or repairs noted

A beautifully aged piece of Japanese antique pottery -- where fire, clay, and craft combine to create something that only grows more compelling with time.

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.