Vintage Japanese Flower Vase - 1970s Showa Era (25D-085)

Vintage Japanese Flower Vase (SKU 25D-085)

Ash-glazed stoneware Vase with classic Showa-era character

This vintage Japanese flower vase is hand-thrown in robust stoneware, finished in a gentle pale yellow ash-glaze that recalls traditional minoyaki and coastal utility wares. The rounded body and narrow neck create an elegant silhouette, while natural glaze pooling and tiny pinholes speak to its functional, workshop-made origins.

Once used aboard working boats, pieces like this have become sought-after accents in wabi-sabi interiors, where their honest wear and subtle crackle lend quiet atmosphere. Display it as a sculptural object, group it with other Showa-era fishing floats, or repurpose it as a simple bud vase to bring a touch of vintage Japanese maritime history into your space.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, circa 1970s
• Material: Glazed stoneware ceramic
• Use: Traditional fishing float; now decorative object or simple vase
• Features: Rounded float form with narrow neck, soft celadon-style glaze, visible crazing and kiln marks, hand-thrown Showa-era fishing float character
• Dimensions: 11"Diameter x 15"H
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear, small firing imperfections and natural glaze crackle consistent with age and use

A quietly striking piece for collectors of Japanese coastal antiques and lovers of understated, wabi-sabi design.

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.