Item Report
Japanese Crackle Glaze Stoneware Vase
By: Unknown (factory production, studio id not identified)
Style: Mid-Century Japanese Export Ceramics
Origin: Japan
Materials: Stoneware with crackle glaze
Age: Circa 1950-1970
Condition: Very Good (visible typical glaze crazing, no major chips or cracks apparent; not officially graded)
Value: $20–$60 (auction value, typical for Japanese postwar export wares in good condition)
Maker's Marks / Writing: 'JAPAN' in red block letters and a red square seal mark (characters indistinct but typical for factory wares of period)
Date: 2025-06-26 17:48:12.804856
Description:
This is a Japanese stoneware vase featuring a crackle glaze finish, likely from the mid-20th century. The base carries a red seal mark and 'JAPAN' export mark, indicating it was intended for export post-World War II (late 1940s–1960s). The glaze displays typical crazing, and the body appears to be molded rather than hand-thrown. The red chop mark imitates older Chinese or Japanese studio seals, a common decorative device during this period.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A typical example of Japanese export ceramics, with solid craftsmanship and decorative appeal for collectors of mid-century pottery. Not rare, but increasingly appreciated among vintage decor enthusiasts. The 'Japan' mark confirms export intent, and the craquelure is intentional, emulating older Chinese glazes.
Individual Images:
- The detailed underside shot clearly displays the red factory seal and impressed 'JAPAN' mark. Visible even
- intentional crackle glaze (crazing) and minor firing imperfections at the foot rim are consistent with mid-century Japanese ceramics. No visible restoration or excessive wear.
Provenance:
No provenance information or documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (visible typical glaze crazing, no major chips or cracks apparent; not officially graded)
Identification Score: 95%
High confidence: clear 'Japan' country mark and familiar mid-century Japanese aesthetic. Shape, glaze, and markings are all consistent with export wares of this era.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The piece is genuine as a Japanese export item of its type. No signs of fakery or misattribution; the materials, glaze, and markings match authentic manufacture from the mid-20th century.
Image Memory Note
Japanese vase, crackle glaze, marked 'JAPAN' on base, red seal mark, 1950s-70s, export ware.
Keywords
Japanese, stoneware, crackle glaze, vase, mid-century, export, postwar, Japan
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