Bizen Ware Vase - Vintage Signed 1970s Tokkuri with Hidasuki Pottery Pattern

This Bizen ware vase is a vintage ceramic vase crafted in the 1970s, showcasing the authentic beauty of Japanese antique pottery. Featuring the traditional Hidasuki pottery pattern, this signed 1970s vase displays warm earth tones and a natural clay finish that highlights the unglazed stoneware's rustic charm. Standing 7.1 inches tall and 3.9 inches wide (18 cm × 10 cm), this traditional Japanese tokkuri-style vase is perfect for displaying delicate stems or branches, while its narrow neck preserves the elegance of your floral arrangements. The vase comes in a wooden gift box included for safe storage and gifting, making it an exceptional Okayama pottery art piece for collectors and lovers of authentic Bizenyaki pieces.

Bizen ware pottery is known for its hard-fired, unglazed surface that develops unique color variations during firing. The Hidasuki pattern is created by wrapping rice straw around the vase before firing; as the straw burns, it reacts with iron in the clay to produce distinctive reddish-brown sash-like marks. Each vase is one-of-a-kind due to these natural kiln transformations, adding rustic Japanese decor appeal to any setting.

Key features and benefits:

- Signed 1970s vintage ceramic vase → guarantees authenticity and collectible value

- Dimensions: H7.1in × W3.9in × D3.9in (18cm × 10cm × 10cm) → ideal size for home display

- Weight: 23.2 oz (658g) → sturdy yet manageable for everyday use

- Material: natural clay with unglazed stoneware finish → enhances durability and rustic aesthetic

- Traditional Japanese tokkuri shape → perfect for minimalistic floral arrangements or as a standalone art piece

- Hidasuki pottery pattern → unique reddish-brown markings from rice straw firing technique

- Wooden gift box included → protects your vase and makes it ready for gifting

This Bizen ware vase has been carefully preserved in good condition and is ready to use immediately upon arrival. As an authentic Bizenyaki piece from Okayama Prefecture, it carries historical significance dating back to ancient Japanese ceramic traditions from the Kofun through Kamakura periods. Its earth tone flower vase style complements various interior designs, from modern minimalist to rustic Japanese décor.

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Experience the enduring beauty of traditional Japanese pottery with this rare Bizen ware vase that blends history, craftsmanship, and natural artistry into your living space or collection.