Vintage Japanese Mashiko Pottery Ceramic Lamp Cover – Hand-Pierced Light Shade

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Early pottery in Mashiko dates back to the Jōmon and Yayoi periods. Mashikoyaki is often thought of as simple and … Read more Early pottery in Mashiko dates back to the Jōmon and Yayoi periods. Mashikoyaki is often thought of as simple and rustic in style, with brown and maybe a little red glaze, but modern pottery made in Mashiko today is found in many styles, on account of the creative freedom brought to Mashiko by Shoji Hamada. Modern Mashikoyaki dates only to 1853, when a potter discovered that local clay here was ideal for ceramics. The style was popularized in 1930 when Hamada, later designated as a Living National Treasure, set up a kiln in Mashiko. Hamada's student, Tatsuzō Shimaoka, was also designated as a Living National Treasure and worked in Mashiko from 1953 until his death in 2007.

This is a vintage Japanese ceramic lantern shade, handcrafted in an organic egg-shaped form with hundreds of hand-pierced holes designed to diffuse light in a warm, atmospheric pattern.
The surface features natural earthy tones typical of traditional Japanese kiln firing, giving it a rustic wabi-sabi aesthetic.
Such pierced ceramic lamp covers were often used in tea rooms, garden lanterns, or small interior lamps, creating soft ambient lighting.

A charming example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, perfect for interior décor, Japanese-style spaces, or collectors of unique ceramic lighting pieces.

Condition: Good vintage condition, with natural kiln textures and firing marks. See less