Vase - Ceramic - Japan - Oribe Bamboo Ichirin-zash (No reserve price)

The Oribe bamboo ichirin-zashi ceramic vase from Japan is inspired by Oribe ware, a style of Japanese pottery with origins in the early 17th century. Oribe ware is recognized for its striking green copper glaze, asymmetrical shapes, and often bold decoration combining geometric patterns with natural motifs like bamboo. The term ichirin-zashi means a single-flower vase, designed to hold one flower stem, exemplifying the minimalist elegance prized in ikebana flower arranging. Vases like this continue to reflect Oribe’s spirit of innovation and playfulness in ceramic tradition, blending aesthetic beauty with practical use within Japanese cultural contexts.