Ikebana Vase by Miyake Shigemi Shigaraki Ware, 1980s

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This distinctive ikebana vase, crafted in the 1980s by Japanese ceramic artist Miyake Shigemi, belongs to the esteemed Shigaraki Ware … Read more This distinctive ikebana vase, crafted in the 1980s by Japanese ceramic artist Miyake Shigemi, belongs to the esteemed Shigaraki Ware tradition.

Dimensions: 18 cm (height) × 19 cm (diameter).

The vase is in pristine condition, bearing the artist’s seal on the base, and comes with its original tomobako (wooden storage box) and artist documentation.

Its voluminous bulbous form is ideal for stylized ikebana arrangements. The cool blue-green glaze features a richly speckled texture, while a dynamic diagonal brushwork relief—accented by bold dark strokes—lends the piece an abstract, energetic quality.

with its harmonious balance of color, shape, and surface texture, this work embodies the Japanese mid-century aesthetic, where simplicity and expression converge. Even without flowers, it commands attention as a sculptural art object, blending timeless elegance with modern versatility. This piece has an attribution mark,
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