Vintage Japanese Seihakuji Celadon Porcelain Ball Vase, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0324-1

Vintage Japanese Seihakuji Celadon Porcelain Ball Vase, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0324-1

A luminous studio porcelain ball vase finished in a soft seihakuji celadon glaze -- signed, boxed, and utterly serene.

A seihakuji vase is a Japanese studio porcelain vessel covered in seihakuji -- literally "bluish-white porcelain" -- a refined glaze tradition that produces a delicate pale blue-green luminosity prized in tea ceremony and ikebana flower arrangement alike. This near-perfect spherical form, known in Japanese ceramic practice as a tama-bana-ire (ball flower vase), rises to a small, precisely thrown mouth opening that invites a single stem or a spare seasonal cutting in the spirit of wabi-sabi. The glaze pools with subtle depth across the rounded belly, shifting from cool white to the faintest jade depending on the light -- a hallmark of skilled reduction firing. A blue underglaze artist mark is inscribed within the clean unglazed foot ring, confirming this as a named studio piece rather than commercial ware. The accompanying kiri wood tomobako (wooden storage box) is brushed in ink with the glaze name and a title character, and sealed with the artist's red inkan stamp -- a complete provenance package that elevates this from decorative object to collectible Japanese vintage porcelain.

In a modern home, this compact ball vase is endlessly versatile. Stand it alone on a bedroom nightstand or bathroom shelf as a sculptural accent -- its cool celadon tone pairs beautifully with linen, stone, and natural wood in a Japandi style or minimalist decor setting. Tuck a single dried pampas stem or fresh camellia into its narrow mouth for an effortless living room accent that channels the ikebana aesthetic without demanding a full arrangement. Its petite footprint also makes it a refined housewarming gift or a thoughtful gift for collectors of vintage Japanese craft and studio ceramics.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Porcelain with seihakuji (pale blue-green celadon) glaze; unglazed foot ring; kiri wood tomobako storage box
• Use: Ikebana flower arrangement vase; decorative display piece
• Modern Use: Single-stem flower vase for a bedroom or bathroom shelf; sculptural living room accent in a Japandi or minimalist interior; unique gift for collectors of Japanese studio ceramics
• Features: Near-spherical tama form with small mouth opening; uniform seihakuji glaze with subtle luminous depth; blue underglaze artist mark within foot ring; original signed and sealed kiri wood tomobako with brushed ink inscription
• Dimensions: 4 1/2"Diameter x 4 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A quietly extraordinary piece of vintage Japanese studio ceramics -- its pale celadon surface carries the stillness of a winter sky and the refinement of a lifelong craft.

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 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.