A striking vintage Japanese ikebana vessel from the Showa era, with a distinctly mid-century modern sculptural form.
The asymmetrical silhouette combines a rounded body with a dramatic open curve, creating a strong sense of negative space. Its muted yellow-green glaze is contrasted by a deep charcoal-black section, giving the vessel an unusually graphic and modern appearance.
Designed for ikebana, the low horizontal form works beautifully with a single branch, seasonal flowers, or a restrained botanical arrangement.
At 27 cm (10.6 in) wide, the vessel has substantial visual presence while remaining relatively shallow in depth. Its sculptural silhouette also allows it to be displayed without flowers as a standalone ceramic object.
The abstract geometry and restrained color palette make this piece particularly suited to mid-century modern, modernist, wabi-sabi, brutalist, and contemporary interiors.
DETAILS
Origin: Japan
Period: Showa era / Vintage
Material: Ceramic
Type: Ikebana flower vessel
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Abstract / Sculptural
Color: Muted yellow-green and charcoal black
SIZE
Width: 27 cm / 10.6 in
Depth: 5.5 cm / 2.2 in
Height: 19 cm / 7.5 in
CONDITION
Good vintage condition overall.
There are fine scratches, light rubbing, and minor surface wear consistent with age and previous use. These are relatively subtle and do not significantly detract from the overall appearance of the piece.
Please review all photographs carefully for details of the surface and condition.
A distinctive piece of vintage Japanese ceramic design that sits somewhere between a functional ikebana vessel and an abstract sculptural object.
