Vintage Japanese Ikebana Vase - 1980s Showa Era (25D-332-2-5)

Vintage Japanese Ikebana Vase, 1980s, Showa Era (SKU 25D-332-2-5)

Minimalist Showa-era stoneware vase with warm, woodfired-style tones and signed tomobako box

This quietly striking vintage Japanese vase presents a pure cylindrical silhouette, its surface finished in earthy browns that gradate from soft umber to charcoal. The unglazed stoneware body has the subdued sheen and subtle firing shadows associated with woodfired-style wares, giving the piece a wabi-sabi presence that feels both rustic and refined. Fine throwing rings circle the form, adding rhythm without disturbing the overall simplicity.

The generous, softly rounded mouth makes this an ideal hanaire for ikebana, while its compact, tapering profile also suits it as a sculptural object on a tokonoma or modern shelf. The base bears the potter’s mark, and the vase is accompanied by its original signed wooden tomobako, underscoring its status as a studio work from late 20th-century Japan.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, late 20th century (1980s)
• Material: Unglazed stoneware pottery
• Use: Ikebana flower vase (hanaire) or decorative interior accent
• Features: Cylindrical minimalist form, warm brown woodfired-style surface with natural firing gradation, potter’s mark to base, original signed wooden tomobako storage box
• Dimensions: 4 3/4" Diamter x 7"H
• Condition: Excellent

A refined yet understated showa-era vase that brings authentic Japanese pottery warmth and texture 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.