Vintage Japanese Vase With Tomobako - 1970s Showa Era (25D-082-1)

Vintage Japanese Vase, Showa Era (SKU 25D-082-1)

Showa-era Japanese studio vase with deep blue-green crystalline glaze and original signed tomobako

This elegant vintage Japanese vase presents a softly swollen pear form rising to a narrow neck and flared lip, finished with a refined metal-rimmed mouth. The body is enveloped in a lustrous blue-green glaze, veined with fine golden-brown patterns that evoke clouds drifting over a night landscape. In hand, the surface has a rich, glassy depth typical of high-quality Showa-period studio ceramics.

Accompanied by its original wooden tomobako storage box, brush-inscribed on the lid, this piece is ideal as a single ikebana vase or as a sculptural object on a tokonoma or modern shelf. The dramatic yet harmonious glaze makes it a versatile accent that pairs beautifully with both traditional Japanese interiors and contemporary minimalist spaces.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period (vintage)
• Material: Glazed ceramic with metal-rimmed mouth
• Use: Display vase for ikebana or ornamental interior décor
• Features: Bulbous studio pottery form; complex blue-green and brown crystalline-style glaze; subtle gold-toned veining; flared lip with metal rim; comes with signed wooden tomobako storage box
• Dimensions: 6 3/4" Diameter x 9"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear

A refined Showa-era vase that brings the quiet drama of Japanese studio pottery to any curated 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.