Vintage Japanese Showa Era (mid 20th) Hand Thrown Vase Ikebana Chisel such carvings are no longer

such carvings are no longer being allowed out the country

Measures 32" overall

The overall finish combines black ground with red-lacquered carved relief and traces of gilt — a treatment associated with southern Chinese folk craft of the late Qing and Republic periods

Please note some slight damage to the craved backdrop on the right side

5” thick

Vintage Japanese Showa Era (mid 20th) Hand Thrown Vase Ikebana Chisel such carvings are no longerThis is a vintage Japanese hand thrown ceramic vase for flowers or any other decoration that could use a vessel of this size and shape. It has been high fired for lasting durability. Having been carefully displayed and well cared for in recent decades this vase remains in fine condition. From a local estate of a life long ikebana practitioner who immigrated from Japan with much of her collection in the 1960's. Height = 8. 25" Diameter = 6. 25"