Vintage Japanese Vase (SKU: 25D-143-2) -

Vintage Japanese Vase - 1980s Showa Era (25D-143-2)

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25D-143-2
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Dimensions: 8" Diameter x 10 1/2"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California

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Vintage Japanese Vase (SKU 25D-143-2)

Showa-era openwork ceramic vase with ivory glaze

This vintage Japanese vase features an elegant baluster silhouette finished in a warm ivory glaze with fine kan-nyu (crackle) throughout. Around the shoulder, the body is intricately carved in sukashi-bori openwork, forming swirling foliage and floral motifs that allow light to pass through the pierced walls.

Likely produced in the late Showa period, it reflects the era’s blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern interior sensibilities. Display it as a sculptural objet on a tokonoma or shelf, or use it as a poetic cover for a small LED candle to cast delicate shadows through the latticework.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period, c. 1980s (vintage)
  • Material: Glazed stoneware ceramic
  • Use: Decorative vase or pierced lantern-style accent (for dry display or LED light)
  • Features: Ivory crackle glaze; sukashi openwork carving; floral and scroll motifs; vintage Japanese studio pottery character
  • Dimensions: 8" Diameter x 10 1/2"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with natural glaze crazing and minor kiln nuances

A refined piece of Showa-era Japanese pottery that brings gentle light and quiet elegance to any space.

 

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.

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size:
8" Diameter x 10 1/2"H