Vintage Japanese Decorative Floor Vase/Pot - 1970s Showa Era (25D-329-2)

Vintage Japanese Pot (SKU 25D-329-2)

Showa-era studio pottery with dramatic drip-glaze over deep iron-rich clay.

This vintage Japanese pot presents a bold, bottle-formed silhouette with a rounded body rising to a narrow neck and softly flared lip. The surface is finished in a lustrous, near-black glaze that reveals the warmth of the underlying clay at the foot, embodying the earthy character prized in mid-20th-century mingei-inspired ceramics.

Across the shoulder, an expressive white and iron-flecked drip-glaze cascades downward in organic, foamy patterns, creating a striking contrast reminiscent of snow on dark rock or waves breaking at night. Ideal as a statement floor vase or large ikebana vessel, this Showa-era piece brings strong sculptural presence and authentic Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetics to contemporary interiors.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, circa 1970s
• Material: High-fired stoneware with iron-rich and white drip-glaze
• Use: Decorative floor vase, ikebana display, or sculptural accent
• Features: Bottle-form body; glossy dark ground with contrasting white drip-glaze; tactile, hand-worked lower body; classic vintage Japanese pottery from the Showa era
• Dimensions: 14" Diameter x 24"H
• Condition: Excellent, with minor firing and glaze variations typical of handmade studio ware

A refined yet dramatic example of mid-century Japanese studio ceramics, ready to anchor a tokonoma, entryway, or modern living 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.