{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-ikebana-vase-large-70050","title":"Vintage Large Sculptural Ceramic Japanese Ikebana Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large vintage Japanese ceramic vessel designed for ikebana flower arrangements, dating from the Showa era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts long, low form has an expressive, deeply textured surface reminiscent of weathered stone, bark, or a natural landscape. Multiple openings along the top allow flowers and branches to be arranged across the length of the vessel, making it particularly suited to sculptural and asymmetrical ikebana compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 38.5 cm (15.2 in) wide, this is a substantial piece with a strong architectural presence. Even without flowers, its unusual form works beautifully as a sculptural ceramic object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neutral grey-beige glaze and irregular hand-worked surface give the piece an understated, organic character that works particularly well in minimal, wabi-sabi, brutalist, and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA maker's mark is present on the base, although we have not been able to identify or confidently read the signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003cbr\u003e\nPeriod: Showa era \/ Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Ceramic\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Ikebana flower vessel\u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: Textured glazed surface\u003cbr\u003e\nMaker: Signed \/ marked, maker currently unidentified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 38.5 cm \/ 15.2 in\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: 6 cm \/ 2.4 in\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 16 cm \/ 6.3 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece has been carefully preserved and shows no significant damage observed. As a vintage ceramic object, subtle variations and minor traces of age may be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for the surface, form, maker's mark, and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly sculptural Japanese flower vessel, equally compelling when used for ikebana or displayed on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54122253680947,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/il_fullxfull.8608831529_3w9s.jpg?v=1790082495","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/vintage-japanese-ikebana-vase-large-70050","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}