Vase - Bronze - Japan - H22cm Bizen-ware w/Box (No reserve price)

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A Shōwa-period bronze Bizen-ware vase by the ceramic artist Itō Ho (井藤 甫), 22 cm high, 22 cm deep, 7 cm wide, with tomobako box, in excellent condition.

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Artist: Itō Ho (Ito Ho)
Title of work: Bizen-ware Vase

This is an authentic Bizen-ware vase crafted by the ceramic artist Itō Ho. Bizen pottery (Bizen-yaki) is one of Japan’s most venerable traditional ceramics, produced through an ancient yaki-shime wood-firing technique that creates rich, natural earthy tones and unique surface textures without the use of glaze.

The vase exhibits the rugged elegance and understated beauty characteristic of Bizen ware — a material celebrated for its dense, tactile clay body and organic markings formed during high-temperature kiln firing. These natural variations, born from prolonged wood-firing, ensure that each piece is visually distinct and deeply expressive.

The form of the vase is refined yet robust, offering a compelling harmony between function and aesthetic presence. Its surface texture and spontaneous kiln markings evoke the wabi-sabi sensibility central to Japanese art: the appreciation of imperfect, unpretentious beauty that deepens with time.

Included with the vase is a tomobako (wooden storage box) inscribed with the artist’s name and work details, enhancing the piece’s completeness and appeal to collectors. The presence of the artist’s signature confirms its authenticity and adds cultural and collectible value.

This Bizen-ware vase is equally suited as a statement piece in interior décor or as a collectible highlighting Japan’s traditional ceramic heritage. Its presence enriches any space with a sophisticated, timeless aesthetic grounded in centuries-old craft tradition.



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Artist: Itō Ho (Ito Ho)
Title of work: Bizen-ware Vase

This is an authentic Bizen-ware vase crafted by the ceramic artist Itō Ho. Bizen pottery (Bizen-yaki) is one of Japan’s most venerable traditional ceramics, produced through an ancient yaki-shime wood-firing technique that creates rich, natural earthy tones and unique surface textures without the use of glaze.

The vase exhibits the rugged elegance and understated beauty characteristic of Bizen ware — a material celebrated for its dense, tactile clay body and organic markings formed during high-temperature kiln firing. These natural variations, born from prolonged wood-firing, ensure that each piece is visually distinct and deeply expressive.

The form of the vase is refined yet robust, offering a compelling harmony between function and aesthetic presence. Its surface texture and spontaneous kiln markings evoke the wabi-sabi sensibility central to Japanese art: the appreciation of imperfect, unpretentious beauty that deepens with time.

Included with the vase is a tomobako (wooden storage box) inscribed with the artist’s name and work details, enhancing the piece’s completeness and appeal to collectors. The presence of the artist’s signature confirms its authenticity and adds cultural and collectible value.

This Bizen-ware vase is equally suited as a statement piece in interior décor or as a collectible highlighting Japan’s traditional ceramic heritage. Its presence enriches any space with a sophisticated, timeless aesthetic grounded in centuries-old craft tradition.



Shipping from Japan with Tracking Number & Insurance.
I promise fast shipping via FedEx or DHL as soon as possible!

Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.

These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
H22cm Bizen-ware w/Box
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Designer/Artist/Maker
井藤 甫
Material
Bronze
Manufacturer/ Brand
Bizen-ware Vase
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
22 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
22 cm
Estimated Period
Shōwa period (1926-1989)
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