1970s–1980s Japanese Black Ceramic Modernist Ikebana Vase With Circular Aperture

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A late twentieth-century Japanese Ikebana vase dating to circa the 1970s–1980s, distinguished by its exceptionally narrow architectural profile and large … Read more A late twentieth-century Japanese Ikebana vase dating to circa the 1970s–1980s, distinguished by its exceptionally narrow architectural profile and large circular negative-space opening. The sculptural form combines a tall slab-like body with sweeping asymmetrical curves, creating a sophisticated Modernist composition designed specifically for Japanese floral arrangement.

The ceramic body is finished in a glossy black glaze with subtle pebbled surface texture, allowing reflected light to articulate the vessel’s curves and changing profile. A prominent circular aperture forms an integral part of the composition, providing a dramatic visual frame for stems, branches and grasses while reinforcing the Japanese emphasis on space as an active design element.

At 9.5 inches high yet only 2.5 inches deep, the vase has an unusually slender architectural presence. Its combination of sculptural geometry, asymmetry, negative space and monochromatic glaze places it comfortably within Japanese Modern, Postmodern and Organic Modern decorative design.

Measurements: 9.5 in H × 8 in W × 2.5 in D

Weight: 2.14 lb

Style: Japanese Modern, Modernist, Postmodern, Organic Modern

Origin: Japan

Age: Circa 1970s–1980s See less