Vintage Japanese Celadon Porcelain Flower Vase, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0689-1

Vintage Japanese Celadon Porcelain Flower Vase, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0689-1

A luminous studio porcelain vase with pale blue-green celadon glaze and hand-incised wave texture, presented in its original signed wooden box

A seiji (celadon-glazed) flower vase is a traditional Japanese ceramic vessel prized for its ethereal pale blue-green glaze -- a technique refined over centuries and deeply admired in Japanese art circles for its quiet, meditative beauty. This rounded, globular form with a narrow mouth is well suited to ikebana flower arrangement, where a single bloom or restrained seasonal cutting can be displayed to full effect. The vase is hand-thrown in fine porcelain and dressed in a soft, luminous celadon-style glaze that shifts between pale sky blue and cool white depending on the light. Across the body, the artist has incised flowing wave or grass-like lines directly into the clay before glazing, creating a subtle relief pattern that catches light and shadow in an understated, wabi-sabi manner consistent with late Showa studio ceramics. The unglazed foot rim reveals the clean white porcelain body beneath. The piece is accompanied by its original signed wooden presentation box (hakobako), bearing bold calligraphy and a red artist seal -- a hallmark of named studio artists and a significant mark of provenance for collectors of vintage Japanese craft.

Today, this serene vase translates beautifully into a range of modern interior settings. Its rounded silhouette and cool, pale glaze make it an ideal living room accent on a shelf, console, or mantelpiece -- particularly well suited to Japandi style or minimalist decor where a single sculptural object carries the room. Display it with dried pampas grass or a single stem for a calm, curated look, or use it as a standalone decorative accent on a bedroom nightstand or home office desk. The signed wooden box adds an additional layer of display appeal and collector interest, making this a distinguished gift for Japanophiles or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese ceramics.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Porcelain with pale celadon-style glaze; incised wave decoration; signed wooden presentation box
• Use: Flower vase for ikebana or decorative display
• Modern Use: Living room or bedroom decorative accent; ikebana or dried floral display; collector display piece with signed hakobako
• Features: Globular rounded body with narrow mouth; all-over pale blue-green celadon glaze; hand-incised flowing wave pattern across the surface; unglazed foot rim; accompanied by original signed wooden box with calligraphy inscription and red artist seal
• Dimensions: 9"Diameter x 9"H
• Condition: Excellent

A quietly captivating piece of vintage Japanese studio ceramics -- where the ancient art of seiji glazing meets the restrained elegance of wabi-sabi, ready to bring calm and history 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.