Shigaraki Ikebana Vase, Koma-gata, 1970s

A powerful ikebana vase in reddish-brown Shigaraki stoneware, crafted in the characteristic koma-gata (spinning-top form).

Dimensions: height 19 cm, diameter 18 cm.

The rugged, grainy surface contrasts beautifully with the olive-green glaze that flows in lively streams down from the shoulder. The speckled texture and natural variations lend the piece a landscape-like, organic character.

The original wooden box confirms its origin as Shigaraki ware and bears the inscription “flower vase” in koma-gata.

An expressive and authentic example of late 20th-century Japanese ceramics, equally suited for ikebana arrangements or as a standalone decorative object.