Japanese Awaji Pottery Vase

Description

A beautiful tri-handled vase made on the island of Awaji Japan in the early part of the 20th century. This stunning turquoise and pink/purple vase is a joy to behold, a lovely piece of Awaji craftsmanship. Awaji produced pottery from around 1830 till 1939. This vase carries the made in Japan stamp.

A striking piece of Awaji Pottery from the interwar period, this vase showcases the sculptural ambition that defined the island’s kilns in the early 20th century. The three twisted handles are a hallmark of Awaji’s more adventurous designs from the 1922–1939 era, where potters blended traditional Japanese forms with bold, almost Art Deco‑leaning experimentation.

The body is typically well‑balanced, with the twisting handles adding movement and a sense of hand‑crafted dynamism. Vases from this period often feature rich glazes — greens, yellows, turquoise, or deep purples — applied in the expressive, slightly unpredictable manner collectors prize in Awaji ware. Even in a single‑colour glaze, the interplay of light across the twisted handles gives the piece real presence.

A fine example of Awaji’s late‑Taishō to early‑Shōwa production, combining sculptural flair with the kiln’s distinctive glaze work. Ideal for collectors of Japanese art pottery or those seeking a statement piece from the island’s most creative decades.