This charming small vintage vase features a richly textured, earthy glaze with abstract hand-painted designs in warm brown, green, and ochre tones. Crafted from high-fired stoneware, the piece showcases the durable quality and aesthetic appeal typical of mid-20th-century Japanese studio pottery. The vase is wheel-thrown, as evidenced by the concentric throwing rings and subtle irregularities, giving it a distinctly handmade character. It retains its original “72 R Made in Japan” export label, which dates it to the 1960s–1970s era—a time when Japan was producing unique ceramic art pieces for the global market. A wonderful decorative item for collectors of studio pottery or lovers of vintage global décor.
Vintage Japanese studio pottery vase
Stoneware with hand-applied glaze and painted decoration
Retains original “72 R Made in Japan” label
Dates to circa 1960s–1970s
Wheel-thrown with visible throwing rings and unglazed foot
Excellent vintage condition with minor natural glaze variations