Vintage Japanese Porcelain Vase, Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0314

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Vase, Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0314

A pear-shaped porcelain vase dressed in vivid overglaze enamels -- lively figures at play set against a crisp white ground.

A porcelain decorative vase of this style is a finely crafted display piece intended purely to bring beauty and auspicious symbolism into the home. This example features a classic pear-shaped (yuhuchun) body with a gently flared mouth and subtly lobed sides, executed in bright, hand-applied polychrome overglaze enamels. The wide belly is encircled by a continuous garden scene depicting children at play -- a motif long associated with joy, prosperity, and good fortune across East Asian decorative arts. Lively figures in colorful robes tumble, carry branches, and swing from poles amid garden rocks, banana trees, and misty blue landscape washes. The shoulder transitions to a deep cobalt blue band punctuated by shaped cartouches, above a yellow-ground floral scroll collar at the neck. A green key-fret band rings the low foot, and the unglazed foot rim bears a blue square seal mark. The decoration draws from a long tradition of polychrome enamel porcelain admired across Asia and actively reproduced by skilled Japanese and East Asian studios during the Showa era as vintage Japanese craft collectibles.

Today this cheerful, color-rich vase is a versatile living room accent that holds its own whether displayed alone on a mantle or shelf, grouped with other Asian ceramics in a Japandi-style vignette, or used as a bud vase with a single stem flower on a dining table or home office desk. Its compact size and bold palette make it an equally striking bathroom organizer for small stems or a gift for collectors with a love of East Asian decorative arts -- a thoughtful housewarming gift that brings warmth, artistry, and a touch of historical narrative to any modern interior.

• Origin: Japan (East Asian polychrome enamel tradition; exact kiln unconfirmed)
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Porcelain with polychrome overglaze enamels; blue square seal mark on unglazed foot
• Use: Decorative display vase
• Modern Use: Living room accent or mantle display; bud vase for a dining table or home office; gift for collectors of East Asian ceramics
• Features: Pear-shaped body with subtly lobed sides; flared mouth; continuous children-at-play scene in polychrome enamels (blue, green, red, yellow, orange); cobalt blue shoulder band with shaped cartouches; yellow-ground floral scroll at neck; green key-fret foot band; blue square seal mark on base
• Dimensions: 5"Diameter x 9"H
• Condition: Excellent

A vibrant piece of vintage Japanese decorative porcelain that brings color, narrative, and East Asian artistry 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.