Vintage Japanese Flambé-Glazed Studio Vase Deep Oxblood Red Drip Glaze 4"

A striking small Japanese handmade studio ceramic vase, featuring a lustrous deep red flambé (yōhen) glaze with mottled oxblood and crimson tones. The form is compact and rounded with a wide shoulder and short flared neck, measuring approximately 4 inches in diameter and 3.25 inches tall.

The glaze—richly layered with flecks of darker iron and flashes of lighter crimson near the rim—demonstrates the potter’s precise control of kiln atmosphere. This dramatic surface effect recalls the celebrated sang-de-boeuf (“oxblood”) tradition developed in China during the Qing dynasty and reinterpreted by Japanese potters in the late Meiji and Taishō periods.

The shape is both simple and elegant, emphasizing the glaze’s depth and subtle tonal variation under light. The vase likely served as a small decorative flower vessel (hanaire), prized for its rich color and tactile surface.

A beautiful example of Japanese modern ceramic artistry—where technical mastery meets minimalist design.

Details:

• Origin: Japan

• Type: Handmade ceramic vase (hanaire)

• Date: 20th century ( Mid to Late Shōwa period)

• Dimensions: 4 in. diameter × 3.25 in. height (10 × 8.25 cm)

• Glaze: Deep oxblood / flambé drip (yōhen) glaze

• Condition: Excellent; no chips or cracks; minor firing irregularities from kiln process

• Use: Decorative, flower display, or interior accent