Vintage Japanese Flower Vase, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-634-5

Japanese Flower Vase | Vintage Bonsai Accent & Wabi-Sabi Decor Vessel, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-634-5

A rugged, earth-toned stoneware vase with small loop handles and a tall cylindrical neck -- a striking example of handcrafted Japanese ceramic art in the wabi-sabi tradition.

An ikebana vase is a vessel purpose-built for the Japanese art of flower arranging, where the container itself is considered an essential part of the composition. This compact stoneware piece exemplifies the mingei folk-craft sensibility that flourished during the Late Showa period -- a time when studio potters actively revived rustic, hand-built forms in deliberate contrast to mass production. The body is wide and dome-like at the base, tapering upward to a narrow shoulder from which a tall, squared cylindrical neck rises with confident directness. A pair of small loop handles flank the neck, recalling ancient amphora forms while remaining distinctly Japanese in their rough, unadorned execution. The surface is covered in a heavily textured iron-rich glaze in deep oxblood and charcoal tones, with areas of raw clay showing through to create the unpredictable, kiln-fired beauty prized in Japanese antique ceramics.

Today this vessel is a natural fit for anyone drawn to Japandi style or a wabi-sabi aesthetic in their home. Stand a single dried branch or a stem of pampas grass in its narrow neck for an effortless living room accent, or display it empty on a shelf or entryway console as a sculptural object in its own right -- its ancient amphora silhouette needs no embellishment. It also works beautifully as a bonsai display companion, placed beside a small tray planting to complete a tokonoma-inspired vignette. With its raw, organic character, it makes a memorable housewarming gift for collectors, Japanophiles, or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese pottery.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Stoneware with heavily textured iron-rich glaze in oxblood and charcoal tones
• Use: Ikebana flower arranging vase; bonsai display accent
• Modern Use: Single-stem or dried-flower vase for living room or entryway decor; sculptural shelf or tokonoma display object; bonsai companion accent in a Japandi or wabi-sabi interior
• Features: Wide dome-shaped base; tall squared cylindrical neck; small paired loop handles at the shoulder; heavily textured oxblood and charcoal glaze with raw clay showing through; unglazed flat base; hand-built construction
• Dimensions: 4" Diameter x 7"H
• Condition: Excellent

A boldly sculptural piece of handcrafted Japanese pottery that brings raw, ancient beauty and 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.