Japan 

20th century 

Celadon glaze, hand-thrown ceramic 

A handsome Japanese vase with a soft celadon glaze and subtle vertical striping, characterised by a rounded, generous body that narrows elegantly to a small, refined neck.

The glaze presents in a muted, earthy green with a delicate matte sheen, punctuated by pale, hand applied stripes that accentuates the vessles verticality and create a gentle sense of movement. 

The surface reveals small speckles and natural variation, inherent to celadon firing, lending depth, tactility and individuality to the form, Under shifting light, the glaze transitions between warm grey-green and soft stone tones, giving the piece a calm, atmospheric presence. 

Sourced from Kazari, a respected curator of Japanese antiques and contemporary craft, the vase embodies the studios focus on refined everyday objects with quiet sculptural impact. 

Minimal yet expressive, it sits comfortably as a standalone object or as a part of a considered grouping offering a subtle anchor of materiality and tone within an interior. 

Dimensions: 38H X 26D (cm) 

Condition: Excellent