{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-studio-ceramic","title":"Showa Era Boxed Japanese Studio Bizen-Yaki Ceramic Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a beautiful Japanese Bizen ware flower vase with its original signed box, dating back to the mid 20th century (Showa Era). Traditionally a bizen-yaki would have been specifically for Ikebana (the Japanese art of flower arrangement) often gifted for decorating tea ceremony rooms. The ceramic vase (Bizen-Yaki) has a classic bulbous silhouette featuring a wide, rounded base that tapers into a slender asymmetrical neck and flared rim, made from iron-rich stoneware originating from the Okayama Prefecture. The vase is purposefully unglazed as air permeability helps to keep the water fresh, preventing early stem rotting as well as the natural tones providing the optimal foundation to highlight the floral stems. The wooden box is made from kiribako, a carefully selected wood as it acts as a natural moisture regulators, protecting the ceramic inside. The calligraphy on the lid translates to \"Flower vase\" (central main text) alongside the artisans name and signature followed by the kilns stamp. This piece would compliment any modern home, it could be repurposed however its original purpose would be ideal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dimensions are as follows: H - 26cm  L - 13cm W - 13cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree shipping with orders over £35 for UK mainland \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease pay via Debit\/Credit card\/Bank Transfer not PayPal - as we ship via private transporter and cannot provide a tracking number (they will have your contact details) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for looking and please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out our Facebook and Instagram (ApemanInteriors) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apeman Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56281439469947,"sku":"ITEM-3047","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/3215\/5254\/files\/antique-ceramic-studio-japanese-bown-bizen-yaki-vase-with-box-apeman-interiors_2.jpg?v=1780778318","url":"https:\/\/apemaninteriors.co.uk\/products\/vintage-japanese-studio-ceramic","provider":"Apeman Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}