{"product_id":"japanese-bizen-ware-ikebana-vase-vintage-ash-fired-pottery-japan","title":"Japanese Bizen Ware Ikebana Vase Vintage Ash Fired Pottery Japan","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"h88cuw\" data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eAuthentic 1970s Japanese Bizen Ware Ikebana Vase | Vintage Ash-Fired Pottery | Wabi-Sabi Decor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eBring timeless Japanese craftsmanship into your home with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eauthentic vintage Bizen ware (備前焼) Ikebana vase\u003c\/strong\u003e, handcrafted during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e1970s Showa period\u003c\/strong\u003e and sourced directly from an official \u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eJapanese Government Auction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eBizen-yaki is one of \u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eJapan's Six Ancient Kilns\u003c\/strong\u003e, celebrated for over 1,000 years for its distinctive unglazed pottery. Rather than using applied glazes, Bizen ware develops its beautiful colors naturally through long wood-firing, where flames, ash, and heat create unique patterns that cannot be duplicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eThis striking vase features an elegant sculptural double-branch opening, making it ideal for traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eIkebana (Japanese flower arranging)\u003c\/strong\u003e while also serving as a beautiful standalone decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eRich earthy clay tones blend beautifully with natural green ash deposits created during firing, while the textured surface showcases the organic beauty that collectors admire in authentic Bizen pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eEvery firing produces completely unique results, ensuring that no two Bizen pieces are ever identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eAcquired from an official \u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eJapanese Government Auction\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a genuine vintage collectible—not a modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12ifhkd\" data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003e✅ Authentic Japanese Bizen ware (備前焼)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e✅ Vintage 1970s Showa period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e✅ Traditional wood-fired pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e✅ Natural ash-fired color variations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e✅ Beautiful sculptural double-branch opening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003e✅ Ideal for Ikebana flower arranging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e✅ Perfect for Wabi-Sabi and Zen interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003e✅ Handcrafted in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e✅ Sourced directly from a Japanese Government Auction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7zrzpy\" data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eThis authentic vintage vase remains in very good condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eIt displays natural kiln marks, minor surface wear, and firing variations that are characteristic of genuine Bizen pottery and contribute to its authenticity and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003eNo major cracks or repairs were observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"yzh1rk\" data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003eBizen ware (備前焼)\u003c\/strong\u003e originates from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003eOkayama Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e and is considered one of Japan's oldest and most respected ceramic traditions, with a history spanning nearly one thousand years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"3180\"\u003eUnlike many ceramics, Bizen pottery is typically produced \u003cstrong data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2885\"\u003ewithout applied glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead, artisans rely on extended wood firing—often lasting several days—to create the vessel's natural colors and textures. Ash from the fire settles on the clay, producing beautiful earthy reds, warm browns, charcoal tones, and occasional green glass-like ash effects unique to each firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3268\"\u003eBecause every kiln firing is different, each Bizen vessel is completely one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3304\"\u003eThis vase is perfectly suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3477\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"88ivxs\" data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eTraditional Ikebana flower arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lg2aaq\" data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3369\"\u003eWabi-Sabi interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v6mx42\" data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3393\"\u003eZen meditation spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14i9s2c\" data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3410\"\u003eTea room décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q4a7sr\" data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003eJapanese pottery collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1osmv27\" data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3477\"\u003eContemporary minimalist interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3595\"\u003eIts sculptural silhouette makes it equally impressive with flowers or displayed as a standalone work of ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Timeless Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59522069856542,"sku":"EE16","price":189.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/3998\/6462\/files\/Vintage1970sBizenWareIkebanaVaseJapanPottery1.jpg?v=1782703933","url":"https:\/\/www.realtimelessvintage.com\/products\/japanese-bizen-ware-ikebana-vase-vintage-ash-fired-pottery-japan","provider":"Real Timeless Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}