Japanese Modernist Ikebana Vessel
Mid-20th Century | Signed Artist
This monumental wood-fired ikebana vessel exemplifies the experimentation of postwar Japanese ceramic modernism. Its elongated, boat-like form—stretching 24.5 inches wide—showcases two signature techniques:
- Drip Glazing: Fluid mauve and slate blue glazes cascade like watercolor strokes
- Sgraffito: Incised patterns (now softened by firing) reveal the artist’s hand
Design Context
Created during Japan’s Mingei (folk art) revival movement (1950s-70s), this piece bridges traditional ikebana functionality and avant-garde abstraction.
Provenance
From the collection of a Japanese ikebana practitioner/collector (1960s-90s). The wear patterns—minor glaze crazing and kiln sediment—attest to decades of display use.
Details
- Materials: Wood-fired stoneware with ash deposits
-Dimensions: 24.5”W x 7”D x 7.25”
-Very heavy piece
- Markings: Illegible signature (base) suggesting workshop attribution
- Condition: very good vintage state; no restorations
Japanese Modernist Ikebana Vessel
Mid-20th Century | Signed Artist
This monumental wood-fired ikebana vessel exemplifies the experimentation of postwar Japanese ceramic modernism. Its elongated, boat-like form—stretching 24.5 inches wide—showcases two signature techniques:
- Drip Glazing: Fluid mauve and slate blue glazes cascade like watercolor strokes
- Sgraffito: Incised patterns (now softened by firing) reveal the artist’s hand
Design Context
Created during Japan’s Mingei (folk art) revival movement (1950s-70s), this piece bridges traditional ikebana functionality and avant-garde abstraction.
Provenance
From the collection of a Japanese ikebana practitioner/collector (1960s-90s). The wear patterns—minor glaze crazing and kiln sediment—attest to decades of display use.
Details
- Materials: Wood-fired stoneware with ash deposits
-Dimensions: 24.5”W x 7”D x 7.25”
-Very heavy piece
- Markings: Illegible signature (base) suggesting workshop attribution
- Condition: very good vintage state; no restorations
