Vintage Japanese Shigaraki Ware Pottery Vase – Fully Glazed Stoneware, 12” Tall, Signed “Shigaraki”

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Elegant vintage Japanese Shigaraki-yaki vase, standing 12 inches tall with a rich, fully glazed stoneware surface. The impressed mark reads … Read more Elegant vintage Japanese Shigaraki-yaki vase, standing 12 inches tall with a rich, fully glazed stoneware surface. The impressed mark reads “信楽” (Shigaraki) — identifying it as a product of the historic kiln region in Shiga Prefecture, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns. This piece reflects mid-century to late-20th-century workshop craftsmanship, when Shigaraki cooperatives produced export-quality pottery distinguished by clean modern forms and subtle, natural glazes. The surface displays a smooth, even glaze with tonal variation typical of the region’s iron-rich clay. See less