Vintage Monumental Japanese Brutalist Speckled Green Ikebana Ceramic Vessel, Signed

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Monumental Japanese Brutalist Ikebana Vessel

Signed | Mid-20th century

This substantial ikebana vessel exemplifies the Brutalist approach to postwar Japanese … Read more 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 See less