Vintage Japanese Flower Vase, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-780-2

Japanese Ikebana Vase | Vintage Flower Vase & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-780-2

A quietly expressive Late Showa stoneware vase with layered glaze -- earthy warmth meeting celadon blue in the wabi-sabi tradition.

A tsubo-style ikebana vase is a classic vessel used in the Japanese art of flower arranging, designed to complement rather than compete with the natural beauty of blooms and branches. This handcrafted Japanese antique pottery piece features a rounded, full-bellied body that tapers to a wide, gently flared neck -- a form well-suited to both formal ikebana compositions and bonsai display. The glaze treatment is the true highlight: a warm sandy brown clay body is left unglazed at the lower half, allowing the natural stoneware texture to breathe, while a flowing teal and celadon blue glaze cascades from the shoulder in organic drip formations, pooling into soft white crackle at the midpoint. This layered, unpredictable glaze effect is deeply rooted in the mingei folk craft aesthetic that flourished across Japanese studio pottery during the Late Showa era. An impressed maker's seal is visible on the unglazed foot ring, suggesting the work of a regional studio potter.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese pottery vase brings an effortless wabi-sabi aesthetic to any setting. Display it as a living room accent on a shelf or side table with a single stem or dried branch for a minimalist Japandi style arrangement. It works equally well as a bedroom decor focal point on a nightstand or dresser, or as a housewarming gift for collectors and Japanophiles who appreciate handcrafted Japanese ceramics with genuine character. Its neutral earth tones and celadon accents pair naturally with linen, wood, and stone -- materials at home in both contemporary and traditional interiors.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Stoneware with layered teal, celadon, and white drip glaze over an unglazed sandy clay body; crackle finish at mid-section; impressed seal on foot
• Use: Ikebana flower arranging vase; bonsai display vessel
• Modern Use: Living room accent with dried botanicals or a single stem; bedroom decor piece on a nightstand or shelf; Japandi-style decorative object for entryway or home office
• Features: Rounded tsubo-form body with full belly and wide flared neck; organic multi-layer drip glaze in teal, celadon, and white with crackle texture; unglazed lower body revealing natural stoneware clay; glazed interior; impressed maker's mark on foot ring
• Dimensions: 6" Diameter x 9"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully handcrafted piece of vintage Japanese pottery that brings the quiet beauty of the wabi-sabi aesthetic 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.