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Mashikoware modern pottery vase by Hamada Shōji, persimmon- and blue-glazed flattened vase from Japan in the 1950s, 15 cm wide, 22 cm high, 8 cm deep, weighing 1677 g, with its original wooden box, in excellent condition.
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濱田庄司
柿釉青差扁壺
Shoji Hamada
Persimmon-Glazed and Blue-Glazed Flattened Vase with Wooden Box
A persimmon-glazed and blue-glazed flattened vase by Shoji Hamada, a Japanese Living National Treasure.
Shoji Hamada was one of the most important ceramic artists in modern Japan and a central figure in the Mingei folk craft movement, together with Soetsu Yanagi and Kanjiro Kawai. Based in Mashiko, he developed a powerful yet warm ceramic style rooted in everyday craft traditions. In 1955, he was designated a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property for folk craft pottery.
This work features Hamada’s characteristic deep persimmon glaze, accented by flowing blue glaze.
The bold square flattened form, combined with the contrast of persimmon glaze, blue glaze, and the natural clay-colored surface, gives the piece a strong and balanced presence.
The glaze movement, kiln effects, and rustic clay texture are especially attractive.
It can be enjoyed both as a flower vase and as a decorative ceramic object.
Comes with its original wooden box.
Condition
No major damage is visible.
Minor age-related wear, surface marks, and stains or toning on the wooden box may be present.
Please check the photos carefully.
濱田庄司
柿釉青差扁壺
Shoji Hamada
Persimmon-Glazed and Blue-Glazed Flattened Vase with Wooden Box
A persimmon-glazed and blue-glazed flattened vase by Shoji Hamada, a Japanese Living National Treasure.
Shoji Hamada was one of the most important ceramic artists in modern Japan and a central figure in the Mingei folk craft movement, together with Soetsu Yanagi and Kanjiro Kawai. Based in Mashiko, he developed a powerful yet warm ceramic style rooted in everyday craft traditions. In 1955, he was designated a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property for folk craft pottery.
This work features Hamada’s characteristic deep persimmon glaze, accented by flowing blue glaze.
The bold square flattened form, combined with the contrast of persimmon glaze, blue glaze, and the natural clay-colored surface, gives the piece a strong and balanced presence.
The glaze movement, kiln effects, and rustic clay texture are especially attractive.
It can be enjoyed both as a flower vase and as a decorative ceramic object.
Comes with its original wooden box.
Condition
No major damage is visible.
Minor age-related wear, surface marks, and stains or toning on the wooden box may be present.
Please check the photos carefully.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1677 g
Title additional information
Hamada Shōji 濱田庄司 Vase
Country of origin
Japan
Designer/artist/maker
Hamada Shōji 濱田庄司 (1894-1978)
Material
Pottery
Style
Modern
Manufacturer/brand
Mashikoware
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
22 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
8 cm
Decor
Mashikoware
Estimated period
1950-1960
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