Monumental Japanese Brutalist Ikebana Vessel
Signed | Mid-20th century
This substantial ikebana vessel exemplifies the Brutalist approach to postwar Japanese ceramics, merging traditional form with bold, experimental glazing. The elongated body features:
- Carved surface textures creating dramatic light play
- Rich forest-green/black glaze with explosive speckled verdigris effects
- Ombré-footed base demonstrating masterful glaze control. Blocky slab feet.
Artist Attribution:
Signed by the maker (signature requires research - possibly Kyoto School or Sōdeisha-affiliated artist)
Condition:
- Minor rim chips/scratches (consistent with age)
- No structural damage or restoration
- Heavy weight (indicates dense stoneware body)
Dimensions:
27.5" W × 8" H × 6" D
(69.9 × 20.3 × 15.2 cm)
Historical Context:
The 1960s-70s saw Japanese ceramicists reinterpret ikebana vessels through modernist lenses. This piece bridges:
- Wabi-sabi materiality
- Brutalist physicality
- Abstract Expressionist glaze techniques
Monumental Japanese Brutalist Ikebana Vessel
Signed | Mid-20th century
This substantial ikebana vessel exemplifies the Brutalist approach to postwar Japanese ceramics, merging traditional form with bold, experimental glazing. The elongated body features:
- Carved surface textures creating dramatic light play
- Rich forest-green/black glaze with explosive speckled verdigris effects
- Ombré-footed base demonstrating masterful glaze control. Blocky slab feet.
Artist Attribution:
Signed by the maker (signature requires research - possibly Kyoto School or Sōdeisha-affiliated artist)
Condition:
- Minor rim chips/scratches (consistent with age)
- No structural damage or restoration
- Heavy weight (indicates dense stoneware body)
Dimensions:
27.5" W × 8" H × 6" D
(69.9 × 20.3 × 15.2 cm)
Historical Context:
The 1960s-70s saw Japanese ceramicists reinterpret ikebana vessels through modernist lenses. This piece bridges:
- Wabi-sabi materiality
- Brutalist physicality
- Abstract Expressionist glaze techniques
