This is a highly curated collection of Japanese pottery and stoneware vases, produced mainly between the 1960s and 1990s, featuring a wide variety of regional aesthetics including Mingei-style stoneware, Shino-inspired glazes, natural ash-fired surfaces, and textured hand-built forms. The lot also includes one blue-and-white porcelain bucket (well-form vessel) typical of late 20th-century export ware, as well as a Kenyan ceramic piece dated 1987. Such a diverse group of forms, glazes, and signatures is ideal for collectors, interior decorators, or those seeking a unified yet richly varied ceramic display. Included Pieces (All Verified from Images) 1. Blue-and-White Porcelain Bucket-Shaped Vessel • Height approx. 20 cm • Likely produced in Japan for export, 1980–1990s • Landscape scenes with traditional cobalt decoration • Excellent display object 2. Tall Black Carved Vase (“Fish Motif”) • Height approx. 22–23 cm • Deeply carved geometric and stylized fish pattern • Japanese studio production, 1970–1990s • Strong sculptural presence, ideal as a centerpiece 3. White Twisted Form Vase • Height approx. 20 cm • Hand-shaped modernist studio piece • Soft ivory glaze • 1980–2000s Japanese studio pottery 4. Green-Blue Textured Cylinder Vase • Height approx. 18–19 cm • Heavy, deeply carved surface with applied rosettes • Japanese stoneware, 1970–1980s • Beautiful kiln-fired glaze variation 5. Brown Speckled Long-Neck Bottle Vase • Height approx. 20 cm • Natural earth-toned glaze with painted primitive animal motif • Likely Japanese folk kiln, 1970–1980s 6–10. Small Mingei-Style Stoneware Tokkuri / Vase Forms These include: • Wood-fired surfaces • Natural ash deposits • Shino-like white glaze with brush decoration • Unglazed clay textures • Estimated production: 1960–1990s • Some bear signatures or date inscriptions (e.g., “8.1.2 堂が島”) Each piece shows a unique kiln character typical of Japanese regional kilns. 11. Kenya Rift Valley Ceramic Piece (Signed / Dated 1987) • Base inscription: “Kenya Rift Valley View Point Altitude 8,000ft / 1987” • Hand-painted map motif • Authentic piece of African studio pottery • A fascinating contrast object within the collection Condition All pieces show typical vintage wear associated with age, including minor glaze pinpoint marks, light rubbing, or small firing imperfections. No significant structural damage visible in the images. All pieces retain strong visual and decorative value. Why Collectors Value This Set • A ready-made curated ceramic collection with diverse glazes, textures, and forms • Strong Japanese Mingei character, ideal for interior styling • Includes signed works and dated studio pieces • Appeals to collectors of folk pottery, wabi-sabi aesthetics, and natural-fired surfaces • The blue-and-white bucket adds contrast and historical charm A mixed collection of this richness—spanning multiple decades and kiln traditions—is rarely offered as a single lot. Japan pottery stoneware vase Mingei Shino Bizen porcelain blue white folk studio ceramic ash kiln wabi-sabi signed art decor ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 【Important Information】 ・International customers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and fees not included in the item price or shipping costs. Please note that the VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not include your country's import duties or customs clearance fees. Additional charges may be levied upon delivery at the discretion of your local customs authorities. We strongly advise checking with your country's customs office regarding these potential additional costs before bidding or purchasing. Prompt payment of these charges ensures timely delivery. ・Delivery Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post (airmail). Upon request, delivery via DHL or FedEx can be arranged at an additional cost. ・Damage or Issues: Should you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately before leaving a negative review. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. For damage claims, please report to your nearest post office within 7 days of delivery. Please also promptly contact us and Catawiki Support. ・Due to the suspension of the “de minimis” exemption in the United States, import duties may be higher for shipments to the US. US bidders should be aware of this. As EMS shipments to the US are currently suspended, we will ship via DHL. Shipping costs will be higher than before; we appreciate your understanding.