Vase - Porcelain - Japan - Bizen Ware Vase
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A porcelain Bizen ware vase from Japan, measuring 7.5 cm in width and depth and 21 cm in height, dated to around 1900–2000, with a carved artist’s signature on the base and good used condition.
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This vintage Japanese vase is crafted in traditional Bizen ware (Bizen-yaki), one of Japan’s oldest and most respected pottery traditions. Bizen ceramics are famous for being fired without glaze, allowing natural kiln effects, ash deposits, and flame markings to create unique textures and earthy colors.
The vase features a beautifully balanced form with a warm, natural clay tone and subtle variations produced during the wood-firing process. These organic patterns are highly valued in Japanese aesthetics and reflect the philosophy of wabi-sabi, which appreciates natural imperfection and simplicity.
On the base of the vase there is a carved artist’s signature, indicating the work of an individual potter. Such signed pieces are often collected as examples of traditional Japanese ceramic craftsmanship.
This Bizen ware vase would make an elegant display piece for flower arrangement, interior decoration, or for collectors of Japanese ceramics and traditional pottery.
This vintage Japanese vase is crafted in traditional Bizen ware (Bizen-yaki), one of Japan’s oldest and most respected pottery traditions. Bizen ceramics are famous for being fired without glaze, allowing natural kiln effects, ash deposits, and flame markings to create unique textures and earthy colors.
The vase features a beautifully balanced form with a warm, natural clay tone and subtle variations produced during the wood-firing process. These organic patterns are highly valued in Japanese aesthetics and reflect the philosophy of wabi-sabi, which appreciates natural imperfection and simplicity.
On the base of the vase there is a carved artist’s signature, indicating the work of an individual potter. Such signed pieces are often collected as examples of traditional Japanese ceramic craftsmanship.
This Bizen ware vase would make an elegant display piece for flower arrangement, interior decoration, or for collectors of Japanese ceramics and traditional pottery.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Bizen Ware Vase
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Model
Bizen 备前
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
21 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-2000
