Antique Japanese Earthenware Bowl, Mingei, 1920s

This minimalist Japanese earthenware bowl dates to the Taishō period and aligns beautifully with the mingei tradition—folk craft that celebrates simplicity, functionality, and natural beauty.

Dimensions: height 23 cm, diameter 38 cm.

The silhouette is calm and balanced: a wide, rounded rim, a generous opening, and a softly curved body that catches the light in a subtle way. The glaze has a serene natural tone in cream-beige, with fine speckling and a gentle sheen.

In two small spots the glaze is intentionally “open”: these are stilt marks / kiln marks (firing contact points), created when pieces touched each other or the kiln supports during firing. The effect is subtle and honest, highlighting the handcrafted making process.

A beautiful interior accent on a low table or sideboard, as a planter (with an inner pot), or as an original base for a simple ikebana arrangement. The scale and understated colour give it a strong, calm presence without overpowering the space.

Condition: good, honest vintage condition with age-appropriate wear; light wear, surface marks, and two kiln/stilt marks where the glaze is absent (see photos).