Vintage Glazed Stoneware Vase, 1980s

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Rare glazed stoneware vase, Japan, 20th century — Wabi-sabi aesthetic

Superb asymmetrical glazed stoneware vase, inspired by the Far East, … Read more Rare glazed stoneware vase, Japan, 20th century — Wabi-sabi aesthetic

Superb asymmetrical glazed stoneware vase, inspired by the Far East, probably Japanese.
A unique piece, with a bold and refined sculptural form, driven by a wabi-sabi aesthetic: raw beauty, controlled asymmetry, organic texture, and a flowing natural glaze.

• Maximum height: 33 cm — Lowest height: 24 cm
• Base width: 26 cm — Upper width: 30 cm
• Depth: from 5.8 cm to 1.8 cm depending on the angle
• Stamped signature intaglio under the base

Glaze in shades of beige, moss green, and ochre, with rich material effects, close to the Japanese traditions of Shino or Oribe.

This handcrafted stoneware piece evokes the work of 20th-century Japanese ceramists influenced by the mingei movement.

Perfect as an ikebana vase or as a decorative sculpture in a contemporary, Zen, or brutalist interior.

A rare, understated, and poetic piece, both decorative and meaningful. See less