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Japanese Studio Pottery Vase
$475
£359.81
€415.12
CA$666.01
A$742.42
CHF 390.76
MX$9,000.20
NOK 4,975.13
SEK 4,625.67
DKK 3,098.38
About the Item
A striking Japanese woodfired stoneware vase, compact in form yet powerful in presence. Decorated with gestural abstract expressionist brushstrokes, smoke shadows, and natural kiln effects, this piece captures the drama of the flame and the meditative rhythm of handmade work. The surface reveals the unpredictable beauty of wood firing, where ash melts into glaze and flame leaves behind expressive traces unique to each firing.
This is a classic bud vase—a form that found particular prominence in the 20th century as both Japanese and Western potters sought to reframe the utilitarian as sculptural. Bud vases emphasize simplicity and focus; designed to hold a single stem, they elevate the natural elegance of a solitary flower or branch and reflect the Japanese concept of ma—the beauty of space and pause.
The vase also reflects the influence of the 20th-century Mingei (Folk Craft) Movement in Japan, founded by philosopher Soetsu Yanagi alongside potters like Shoji Hamada and Kanjiro Kawai. This movement championed the beauty of everyday handcrafted objects and celebrated the anonymous craftsmanship of rural artisans. While rooted in tradition, the Mingei movement inspired a generation of studio potters in Japan to embrace rustic forms, natural materials, and direct, honest marks—qualities clearly present in this piece.
This vase is both ancient and modern in feeling, sculptural and functional. It’s a quiet but resonant object—ideal as a solo focal point or as part of a thoughtful tabletop or shelf arrangement.
- Dimensions:Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s-1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Kilmarnock, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU883043758672
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