Organic Ikebana Vase by Kato Usuke, 1960s

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This exceptional, tall ikebana vase by Kato Usuke is a true collector’s piece: an autonomous sculptural object that immediately adds … Read more This exceptional, tall ikebana vase by Kato Usuke is a true collector’s piece: an autonomous sculptural object that immediately adds tension and depth to an interior. with its narrow opening, it works beautifully with a single branch, a few long stems, or a minimalist arrangement—yet even without flowers it remains a powerful statement on the floor, a sideboard, or a plinth.

Dimensions: height 44 cm, diameter 11 cm. Weight: approx. 6 kg.

The form is organic and subtly irregular, like a raw vertical monolith. The surface is richly layered: a deep indigo to midnight-blue glaze with dark, smoky areas and subtle greenish undertones, interspersed with matte sections, crackle-like texture, and fine speckled inclusions. Along one side runs a pronounced relief “spine” with an almost lava-like skin, giving the piece an extra tactile, singular presence. Thanks to its weight, the vase feels exceptionally solid and monumental.

The vase is in very good condition and bears Kato Usuke’s incised signature on the underside. Includes tomobako (wooden storage box). See less