Vintage Japanese Vase, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-634 (26M-634-3)

Japanese Ikebana Flower Vase | Vintage Pottery Decor & Bonsai Display, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-634-3

A voluptuous hand-thrown stoneware vessel dressed in blush pink and ash-white hagi-style glaze -- a quiet celebration of wabi-sabi beauty.

An ikebana vase is a vessel specifically shaped to support the Japanese art of flower arrangement, where the form of the container is considered as integral to the composition as the blossoms themselves. This generously rounded, hand-thrown stoneware piece embodies that philosophy completely. Its globular body swells with confident presence, narrowing to a short, wide collar rimmed in a deeply pooled grey-blue glaze. Encircling the neck are several small loop lugs -- a classical decorative detail seen on traditional Japanese ceramic flower vessels -- that add sculptural rhythm without disrupting the vase's tranquil silhouette. The surface finish is characteristic of hagi-yaki or a closely related regional kiln tradition: a heavily textured, crawling white glaze breaks over a warm blush-pink slip, revealing the iron-rich clay body beneath in mottled patches of terracotta and smoky grey. The overall effect is one of controlled unpredictability -- every firing unique -- making this a genuine example of handcrafted Japanese antique pottery at its most expressive. The piece is accompanied by its original inscribed wooden storage box, confirming its collectible status.

Today this striking vessel translates effortlessly into modern interior styling. Set it on a living room shelf or entryway console as a standalone sculptural accent in a Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic -- its earthy tones complement natural linen, raw wood, and matte stone surfaces beautifully. Fill it with a single stem, a sprig of dried pampas grass, or a small bonsai cutting for an instant ikebana moment that elevates any bedroom decor or home office corner. It would also make a thoughtful and distinctive gift for collectors, Japanophiles, or anyone who appreciates handmade ceramics -- a truly unique housewarming gift with a story behind every glaze mark.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Iron-rich stoneware with crawling white and blush-pink hagi-style glaze; grey-blue pooled glaze at collar and foot
• Use: Ikebana flower vase; decorative ceramic vessel
• Modern Use: Living room sculptural accent; ikebana or dried-flower display; bonsai feature display and collectible shelf decor
• Features: Globular hand-thrown form; short wide collar with deeply pooled grey-blue glaze; multiple small loop lugs encircling the neck; heavily textured crawling white glaze over warm blush-pink slip with mottled terracotta and smoky grey patches; unglazed terracotta foot ring; accompanied by original inscribed wooden storage box
• Dimensions: 9" Diameter x 9"H
• Condition: Excellent

A soulful piece of handcrafted Japanese antique pottery -- where the beauty of the flame, the clay, and the glaze come together in one timeless vessel.

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.