Vintage Japanese Tsubo Pot - 1950s Showa Era (25D-349-2)

Vintage Japanese Pot (SKU 25D-349-2)

Robust Showa-era tsubo with rich iron-brown glaze and applied lugs

This generous vintage Japanese storage jar, or tsubo, is coated in a deep, iron-rich brown glaze that pools and thins to reveal the underlying clay, creating a warm, variegated surface. The rounded shoulders rise to a short, slightly everted neck, while the body retains the subtle spiral traces of the potter’s wheel, celebrating the hand-made character prized in Japanese folk pottery.

Around the shoulder, a ring of applied clay lugs and a small impressed seal add quiet decorative interest and hint at its original role as a practical vessel for storing foodstuffs or liquids. Areas of kiln-kissed abrasion, old glaze losses and firing marks contribute to an appealing patina, making this Showa-era piece a striking accent for a wabi-sabi or mingei-inspired interior.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, mid-20th century
• Material: Stoneware with iron-brown glaze
• Use: Traditional storage jar (tsubo) or decorative floor vase
• Features: Wheel-thrown stoneware; glossy mottled brown glaze; applied shoulder lugs; impressed seal mark; visible throwing rings; attractive firing and kiln marks enhancing wabi-sabi character
• Dimensions: 12" Diameter x 14"H
• Condition: Vintage condition with rim wear, glaze losses and firing imperfections consistent with age and use

A handsome, authentic Showa-era pot that brings the quiet strength of Japanese mingei craft to any space.

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.