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Japanese Contemporary Studio Pottery Vase – “Sen no Tsubo” (Vessel of Lines) by Sato Miki. A powerful and museum-quality work of Japanese contemporary studio ceramics. By Sato Miki , a recognized ceramic artist from Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture, born June 13, 1945. Weight: Body 2.6kg / Total with box approx. Dimensions: H 23.5cm × W 19cm / Mouth diameter 11cm. (? – “Vessel of Lines”). Original signed wooden box. Provenance documents included: Original artist biography sheet and 1983. (New Art Newspaper) article featuring the work. The Work: This large egg-shaped vessel is an exceptional example of Sato Miki’s signature. The entire surface is wrapped in rhythmic horizontal bands of two alternating textures – smooth compressed clay and deeply incised dotted scoring – creating a hypnotic, almost textile-like quality reminiscent of ancient woven cloth or geological strata. The palette moves from warm sandy beige to deep slate blue-grey, with a luminous blue-green glaze pooling richly at the irregular, deliberately unfinished rim – a bold contrast that highlights the artist’s mastery of controlled spontaneity. The interior is glazed in deep black with flashes of cerulean blue. Member: Aizu Fine Arts Association, Fukushima Prefecture Artists Federation, Aizu Folk Craft Association, Japan New Craft Tohoku Association. Juror and Invited Artist: Fukushima Prefecture General Art Exhibition. 9x selected: Traditional Craft New Works Exhibition. 8x selected: Traditional Craft Musashino Exhibition. 4x selected: Japan Folk Craft Museum Exhibition. 3x selected: Japan Ceramics Exhibition. Solo exhibitions: Sendai Mitsukoshi, Ginza Matsuya, and others (10 exhibitions total). (New Art Newspaper), December 1, 1983. Very good overall condition consistent with age. Natural firing variations and surface texture as intended by the artist. Original tomobako present with artist’s signature, seal, and title inscription. A rare opportunity to acquire a documented, exhibition-level work by a significant regional Japanese ceramic artist, complete with original box and provenance materials. If you are purchasing more than one item. About Used Artifacts and Antiques —– We make every effort to provide accurate and honest descriptions. Some items are over 100 years old. Please review all photos and descriptions carefully. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Create your brand with Auctiva’s. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Track Page Views With.

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Studio Pottery Vase. Japanese Style. Mid-Century Modern. H17cm. Nipple Form Vase. MCM. Item Description: A characterful mid-century studio pottery vase, crafted in a Japanese-influenced style with a distinctive nipple-form top. Most likely English pottery, displaying fine hand-thrown workmanship and an appealing organic finish. Size: Height: 17 cm. Condition Report: Good condition overall. Small chip beneath the nipple-rim top, as photographed. Otherwise excellent with no further issues.

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A lovely vintage Naturalistic bulbous seed pod vase made from stoneware clay and extremely well potted. Nice size measuring, height 13cm x width 18cm. Internally glazed, matte finish to the exterior. Overall a great sculptural piece. Price reflects the quality.

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Takatori-yaki Studio Stoneware Vase Japan. With Original Signed Wooden Box (Kiribako). A beautifully hand-crafted Takatori-yaki studio pottery vase from Japan, complete with its original signed wooden kiribako. Takatori ware originates from Fukuoka Prefecture and is admired for its elegant forms, refined stoneware bodies, and expressive ash-glaze surfaces. This vase features a warm ochre-gold glaze with thick, flowing ash-glaze highlights and a central applied medallion motif, a traditional decorative technique found in Takatori kilns. The form is classic and well-balanced, with a rounded shoulder and a narrow neck suited for floral arrangements or interior display. The underside carries the impressed kiln/potter mark (taka) – the character used in many Takatori workshop stamps. The wooden box is brush-signed on the lid, identifying the piece as a (kabin / vase) together with the potter’s signature and seal.

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This is a beautifully hand-crafted Japanese studio pottery vase featuring a carved ume (plum blossom) motif flowing around the shoulder of the vessel. The warm ash-style glaze transitions from deep charcoal to golden amber, highlighting the textured surface and giving the piece a natural, wabi-sabi character. The vase includes its original signed wooden kiribako, inscribed in brush script. The underside bears the artist’s impressed seal, indicating authentic kiln production rather than mass manufacture. A high-quality decorative and collectible piece of modern Japanese ceramics.

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Mid-Century Japanese Studio Pottery Vase Ash-Glazed Stoneware. Signed. With Original Wood Box (Kiribako) Japan, c. A beautifully hand-crafted Japanese studio pottery vase, created in the mid-20th century and presented with its original signed wooden kiribako (storage box). The piece displays classic elements seen in Shigaraki and Hagi-influenced work from the 1960s-1980s: a tall cylindrical form, textured hand-carved surface, and striking natural ash-glaze flows that cascade organically across the body. The glaze ranges from earthy greens and soft ochres to deep charcoal tones, with a tactile, sculptural finish that reflects Japanese appreciation for natural clay surfaces and wabi-sabi aesthetics. The base carries an impressed maker’s seal, and the accompanying box features bold calligraphy and the artist/kiln mark.

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A vase that whispers, not shouts. Made in Japan in the 1970s, this studio pottery vase embodies the wabi-sabi philosophy: quiet imperfection, presence, and grace. Its soft-shouldered form with inward neck recalls the persimmon jar, a shape rooted in centuries of Japanese ceramic tradition. Why this one is special. Hand-thrown Japanese studio pottery, c. Natural ash glaze with earthy ochre blushes and subtle irregularities. Surface alive with the potter’s hand: a thumbprint here, a ripple in the glaze, a kiln-scorched kiss of fire. Unsigned, as is common in Japanese practice – the work speaks louder than a name. Perfect for ikebana, incense, or simply as a meditative presence. Place it on a desk, windowsill, or quiet altar. Let your gaze settle on the curve of its shoulders, the cool grey clay, the warm blushes of glaze. It holds attention without grabbing it – a vessel of calm in a fast world. A gift with depth. For the designer who craves soul. For the seeker who values silence. For the friend who finds beauty in the unpolished. This vase is more than décor – it’s a contemplative object, a piece of slow magic. Type: Studio pottery vase / jar. Aesthetic: Wabi-sabi, Zen, Japanese studio pottery. Shape: Persimmon jar style with inward neck. Glaze: Natural ash glaze with earthy ochre blushes. Dimensions: 9 cm high approx. Signature: Unsigned (in line with tradition). Display: Suitable for ikebana, incense, or as standalone décor. No cracks or chips. Kiln effects and minor irregularities original to its handmade origin. Curated by Punks in Cardigans – Japanese vessels with presence, history, and calm.

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Studio Pottery Vase Japanese MCM H17cm Nipple vase MCM mid century. A well made studio art pottery vase, mid century. Most likely English pottery in Japanese style. Good condition- there is a small chip under the nipple top rim as shown. Otherwise all wonderful as shown.

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Studio Pottery Vase Japanese MCM H17cm Nipple vase MCM mid century. A well made studio art pottery vase, mid century. Most likely English pottery in Japanese style. Good condition- there is a small chip under the nipple top rim as shown. Otherwise all wonderful as shown.

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