Japanese Crystalline Glaze Vase, Kyoto, Late 20th Century, Tachikichi

Japanese Crystalline Glaze Vase, Kyoto, Late 20th Century, Tachikichi

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Product Information

A Japanese vase from Kyoto's Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki (京焼・清水焼) ceramic tradition, dating to the late 20th century and made by the long-established ceramics house Tachikichi (橘吉). Its defining feature is kesshō-yū (結晶釉), or crystalline glaze, a technique in which crystals grow naturally within the glaze during controlled kiln cooling. Because that growth cannot be predetermined, every firing produces a one-off surface.

On this vase, unusually large flower-like crystal blooms spread across the low rounded body. Under changing light, the ground shifts from warm ivory and champagne to pale lilac and blue-grey, so the surface changes subtly as the object is viewed from different angles.
Context

Tachikichi is a long-established Kyoto ceramics house founded in 1752. Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki are broad terms for ceramics produced in Kyoto, encompassing many workshops, kilns and techniques rather than one fixed visual style. The tradition is known for technical and decorative variety rather than a single recognisable look.
Measurements

Diameter: 19 cm | Height: 14 cm | Mouth diameter: 5 cm | Weight: approx. 1.3 kg
Condition Notes

Excellent vintage condition with only minor marks to the underside. No chips or cracks.

Vintage and antique objects may show signs of age and use. Each piece is carefully cleaned before listing. Patina and original surfaces are preserved where appropriate, and minor restoration may be carried out when necessary.

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Care Guide

Wipe gently with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners and sudden temperature changes.

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Hero view of the Japanese crystalline glaze vase against a warm reddish background, showing its broad low body and luminous crystal pattern.
  • Hero view of the Japanese crystalline glaze vase against a warm reddish background, showing its broad low body and luminous crystal pattern.
  • Close view of the vase mouth and surrounding crystalline glaze, with large natural crystal blooms across the shoulder.
  • Macro detail of the kesshō-yū crystalline glaze showing large flower-like crystals and fine radiating growth patterns.
  • Close full view of the Tachikichi crystalline glaze vase showing large white crystal blooms over an ivory and pale lilac ground.
  • Side detail of the Tachikichi vase showing layered pale lilac, champagne and ivory tones beneath the white crystal formations.
  • Underside of the Tachikichi crystalline glaze vase showing the recessed foot and age-related marks to the base.
  • Full sunlit view of the rounded Tachikichi vase showing the crystalline glaze shifting between ivory, champagne and pale lilac.
  • Japanese Crystalline Glaze Vase, Kyoto, Late 20th Century, Tachikichi

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