Antique Japanese Bizen Ware Vase Signed Studio Pottery Cylindrical 9”

Description

View Antique Japanese Bizen Ware Vase Signed Studio Pottery Cylindrical 9” with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This piece is wheel-thrown and fired in the traditional Bizen style, featuring natural ash effects, warm reddish-brown tones, and dark kiln markings characteristic of anagama firing. c.1930 Japanese Bizen Ware Vase – Signed Studio Pottery – 9” Tall. c.1930 Japanese Bizen Ware Vase – Signed Studio Pottery – 9” Tall Offered for sale is an authentic Japanese Bizen ware stoneware vase, dating to approximately the early Showa period (circa 1930s). This piece is wheel-thrown and fired in the traditional Bizen style, featuring natural ash effects, warm reddish-brown tones, and dark kiln markings characteristic of anagama firing. The base is signed in Japanese characters, indicating studio production rather than mass manufacture. Bizen ware is one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns and is highly regarded for its natural, unglazed surfaces and strong sculptural forms. Details: • Origin: Japan • Ware: Bizen-yaki (unglazed stoneware) • Date: circa 1930s • Height: approx. 9 inches • Form: Cylindrical / slightly tapered vase • Signature: Signed on base (see photos) Condition: Very good vintage condition. No cracks, chips, or repairs noted. Surface variations, firing marks, and kiln spotting are natural characteristics of Bizen ware and part of the aesthetic. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description. A beautiful example of early 20th century Japanese studio pottery — perfect for collectors of Asian ceramics, wabi-sabi décor, or ikebana display. Ships carefully packed and fully insured. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › Japan › Vases.

Primary Material

Stoneware

Color

Brown

Original/Reproduction

Vintage Original

Region of Origin

Japan