Vintage Japanese Celadon Meiping Vase, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0717

Vintage Japanese Celadon Meiping Vase, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0717

A meiping-form celadon vase with incised fish and wave motifs -- a serene statement piece for any collector of vintage Japanese ceramics.

A celadon vase is a type of stoneware vessel finished with a pale, jade-toned glaze achieved through iron oxide reduction firing -- a tradition prized across East Asia for centuries and widely admired in mid-century Japanese craft circles. This graceful example follows the classic meiping silhouette: a broad, rounded shoulder tapering to a narrow waist and flaring trumpet foot, crowned with a small everted rim. The entire surface is covered in a smooth, luminous pale celadon glaze that shifts between soft sage and cool grey-green depending on the light. Beneath the glaze, the potter has incised a richly layered design -- a large fish swimming through overlapping wave and scale patterns wraps around the bulbous upper body, while the lower section carries tall, arching reed or lotus-stem motifs in neatly spaced vertical lines. The base reveals an unglazed reddish-brown stoneware foot rim with a glazed interior showing faint impressed or painted marks, consistent with mid-century studio or workshop production. The craftsmanship reflects a deep appreciation for the celadon aesthetic within vintage Japanese ceramic arts.

With its calming color and sculptural presence, this vintage celadon vase translates beautifully into modern interiors. Display it as a living room accent on a sideboard or console table, where its muted green tone complements Japandi style and wabi-sabi aesthetic spaces alike. It works equally well as a bedroom decor piece on a dresser or nightstand -- filled with a single stem of pampas grass or dried botanicals, or simply left empty to let the incised decoration speak for itself. Its considered proportions also make it a thoughtful housewarming gift or a distinguished gift for collectors of East Asian ceramics and vintage Japanese craft.

• Origin: Japan (exact kiln or studio unconfirmed)
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Stoneware ceramic with pale celadon glaze; unglazed reddish-brown foot rim
• Use: Decorative flower vase or display piece
• Modern Use: Living room accent or centerpiece; bedroom decor with dried botanicals; entryway furniture styling on a console or shelf
• Features: Meiping form with bulbous shoulder, narrow waist, and flaring foot; all-over pale celadon glaze; incised fish motif swimming through wave and scale pattern on the body; vertical arching reed or lotus-stem motifs on the lower section; small everted rim; unglazed stoneware foot with faint impressed mark on base
• Dimensions: 5 1/4"Diameter x 9 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A quietly commanding piece of vintage Japanese ceramic art -- its cool celadon glaze and hand-incised motifs bring timeless East Asian elegance to any modern home.

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 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.