Vintage Japanese Stoneware Bizen-style Ikebana Vase with Tomobako, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0677-1

Vintage Japanese Stoneware Bizen-style Ikebana Vase with Tomobako, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0677-1

A teardrop-form ceramic vessel with a slender elongated neck, natural ash firing effects, and a signed tomobako wooden presentation box.

A tsubo-kei (bottle-form) ceramic vase is a classic vessel shape in the Japanese studio pottery tradition, prized for its graceful silhouette and its suitability for ikebana flower arrangement. This handcrafted Japanese stoneware example features a full, rounded teardrop body that rises into a long, slender neck -- a refined form that draws the eye upward and frames a single stem or branch with quiet elegance. The surface displays the warm reddish-brown tones characteristic of high-temperature stoneware firing, with dramatic ochre and amber ash deposits patching the shoulder and neck where kiln atmosphere left its mark. The unglazed, trimmed foot reveals a sandy, coarse-grained clay body consistent with traditional Japanese studio ceramics, and bears an incised potter's mark. The piece is accompanied by a tomobako -- a fitted wooden storage and presentation box with brushed inscription and a red seal stamp -- which is a hallmark of attributed Japanese craft work and significantly enhances the piece's collector value.

This vintage Japanese ceramic vase translates effortlessly into a modern interior. Its slender neck makes it ideal as a bud vase on a bedroom nightstand, a home office desk, or an entryway console -- a single dried stem or fresh branch is all it needs. The wabi-sabi aesthetic of its matte, fire-kissed surface suits Japandi style interiors and minimalist decor alike, adding an organic warmth that mass-produced ceramics cannot replicate. It would make a memorable gift for collectors of Japanese vintage pottery, Japanophiles, or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese ceramics with documented provenance.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Stoneware ceramic with natural ash firing effects; unglazed trimmed foot with incised potter's mark
• Use: Ikebana flower arrangement vessel; decorative display vase
• Modern Use: Bud vase for bedroom or entryway styling; living room accent in Japandi or minimalist decor; unique gift for collectors of Japanese studio ceramics
• Features: Teardrop body with elongated slender neck; warm reddish-brown stoneware surface; ochre and amber natural ash deposit patches across shoulder and neck; incised mark on unglazed foot; accompanied by tomobako wooden presentation box with brushed inscription and red seal stamp
• Dimensions: 2"Diameter x 12 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A singular piece of vintage Japanese studio ceramics -- where the marks of fire become the signature of the maker, and a single stem becomes a meditation.

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.