Vintage Monumental Brutalist Japanese Wood Fired Stoneware Vessel

Description

Monumental Japanese Wood-Fired Stoneware Vessel

Mid-Century Studio Pottery | Noborigama Kiln-Fired | Ikebana Display Piece

Object :

A commanding example of Japanese postwar ceramic art, this substantial vessel showcases the interplay between controlled craftsmanship and organic materiality. The piece features:

– Dramatic split detailing on four sides, creating bold negative space

– Textured stoneware body with natural wood-fired glaze variations

– Substantial footed base designed for stability in floral display

– Rich surface patina from decades of careful use

Technical Attributes:

Material: High-density stoneware

Firing Method: Traditional wood kiln (likely noborigama)

Glaze Type: Natural ash deposits with iron oxide accents

Heavy piece

Condition Notes:

– Structurally sound with the same no cracks or repairs

– Expected glaze crazing and minor surface wear

– Glaze chips limited to base footing (visible in documentation)

– Retains excellent display presence

Provenance History:

Previously owned by a Japanese art collector based in Kennett Square, PA.

Dimensions:

Height: 16 inches

Width: 12 inches

Depth: 11.5 inches

Display Potential:

– Centerpiece for contemporary ikebana arrangements

– Striking sculptural element in modern interiors

– Important addition to postwar ceramic collectionsSee

Dimensions

12ʺW × 11.5ʺD × 16ʺH

Styles

Japanese

Minimalism

Modern

Art Subjects

Abstract

Period

1960s

Country of Origin

Japan

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Stoneware

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Tan

Condition Notes

Condition Notes: – Structurally sound with the same no cracks or repairs – Expected glaze crazing and minor surface wear …moreCondition Notes:- Structurally sound with the same no cracks or repairs- Expected glaze crazing and minor surface wear- Glaze chips limited to base footing (visible in documentation)