Vintage Japanese Vase (SKU: 25D-440-3) -

Vintage Japanese Gourd-Form Bud Vase - 1950s Showa Era (25D-440-3)

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25D-440-3
$280.00
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Vintage Japanese Bronze (Karakane) Vase, Showa Era (SKU 25D-440-3)

Showa-era bronze gourd-form bud vase with refined modernist silhouette

This elegant vintage Japanese vase is crafted in a double-gourd (hyōtan) silhouette, a traditional form associated with good fortune and protection. Finished in a deep matte black with a subtle speckled surface, it bridges classic symbolism and mid-century modern sensibility, making it an understated yet striking accent in any interior.

The slim neck and small mouth suggest use as a single-stem bud vase, ideal for presenting an ikebana-style arrangement or a solitary seasonal flower. Supplied in its original card box marked in Japanese, this Showa-era piece offers a refined example of postwar Japanese design for collectors of vintage Japanese vases and minimalist décor alike.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period, mid-20th century (vintage)
  • Material: Bronze with matte black finish
  • Use: Bud vase for single stems or small ikebana display
  • Features: Double-gourd form; matte black speckled surface; slim flared mouth; original labeled storage box; classic Showa-era modern design
  • Dimensions: --
  • Condition: Excellent

A refined, sculptural vintage piece that brings quiet Japanese elegance to any shelf, tokonoma, or modern display.

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

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.