Vintage Japanese Vase (SKU: 25D-228-2) -

Vintage Japanese Ikebana / Decorative Vase - 1990s Heisei Era (25D-228-2)

SKU:
25D-228-2
$75.00
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Dimensions: 7 1/2"Diameer x 9"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Ikebana / Decorative Vase, 1990s, Heisei Era (SKU 25D-228-2)

Heisei-era studio ceramic vase in the form of a traditional Japanese water bucket

This striking Heisei-period piece reimagines the classic oke (wooden water bucket) as a sculptural ceramic vase. The artist has built the body in strong, architectural planes, then cloaked it in a soft blue-grey glaze that pools and pinholes, allowing the warm reddish clay to emerge along the “joinery” lines like exposed wooden staves.

Inside, a delicately contrasting pale pink glaze adds an unexpected sense of refinement, making this an ideal ikebana container or standalone object for a tokonoma or contemporary interior. Complete with its signed wooden tomobako, it reflects the playful yet respectful reinterpretation of folk forms that characterizes late 20th-century Japanese studio pottery.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Heisei period (1990s)
  • Material: Glazed stoneware
  • Use: Ikebana vase, decorative art object
  • Features: Sculptural bucket-form design, blue-grey and pink glazes, textured pinholed surface, visible “stave” lines, integrated handle, signed wooden tomobako storage box
  • Dimensions: 7 1/2"Diameer x 9"H
  • Condition: Excellent

A distinctive Heisei-era vase that brings the spirit of Japanese folk craft into a refined contemporary setting.

 

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.

Additional Information
size:
7 1/2"Diameer x 9"H