Vintage Japanese Flower Vase, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-810 (26M-810-2)

Japanese Ikebana Vase | Wabi-Sabi Flower Vase & Minimalist Decor Accent, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-810-2

A raw, unglazed stoneware vessel steeped in the quiet beauty of wabi-sabi -- offered with its original signed wooden tomobako box.

An ikebana vase is a vessel designed specifically for the Japanese art of flower arranging, where negative space, asymmetry, and the character of the container are as important as the blooms themselves. This handcrafted Japanese pottery vase is formed from a coarse, iron-rich stoneware clay fired to a deep charcoal tone, its unglazed surface left deliberately rough and tactile -- a hallmark of the wabi-sabi aesthetic that prizes natural imperfection over polish. The ovoid body swells gently from a narrow flat base and tapers upward to a small, slightly flared rim, a silhouette well suited to holding a single branch or spare cluster of seasonal flowers in the ikebana tradition. The piece is accompanied by its original wooden tomobako storage box, the lid bearing hand-brushed calligraphic inscriptions consistent with a named potter -- a strong indicator of artist attribution and collector value.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese stoneware vase is as versatile as it is striking. Stand it alone on a living room shelf or entryway console as a sculptural accent in a Japandi-style or minimalist decor scheme -- its dark, matte surface reads almost like carved stone and pairs beautifully with natural linen, raw wood, and dried botanicals. It is equally at home on a home office desk as a pencil or brush holder, or displayed on a bathroom shelf alongside smooth river stones for a spa-like atmosphere. With its tomobako box included, this piece also makes a truly unique housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese antique pottery and studio ceramics.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Unglazed iron-rich stoneware; wooden tomobako storage box
• Use: Ikebana flower vase; decorative ceramic vessel
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway sculptural accent; desk or home office organizer for brushes or pens; bathroom shelf decor paired with botanicals or stones
• Features: Deeply textured matte charcoal surface with natural firing variation; ovoid form with flared rim; accompanied by original signed wooden tomobako box with brushed calligraphic inscription
• Dimensions: 4" Diameter x 7"H
• Condition: Excellent

A quietly commanding piece of Japanese antique pottery -- raw in texture, refined in spirit, and ready to bring wabi-sabi warmth to any modern interior.

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.