Vintage 1969 Japanese Live Edge Wood Vase Hand Turned Bark Nikko Art Pencil Hold
This is a unique vintage Japanese hand-turned studio wood rustic vase/multi-holder, crafted in Nikko, Japan, in 1969. It features a striking contrast between the rugged, natural live-edge tree bark in the center and the smooth, beautifully finished top and bottom. While it was likely originally designed as a "Chazutsu" (tea caddy), it is now missing its lid. However, this creates a wide opening that makes it absolutely perfect for use as a rustic flower vase, a brutalist pen/pencil holder for a desk, or a stand-alone mid-century Wabi-Sabi interior decor piece. The bottom bears a charming hand-carved inscription: "Odo Black Nikko 1969.9.29," making it a truly one-of-a-kind historical souvenir.
Size and Weight
- Diameter: Approx. 5" (12.7 cm)
- Height: Approx. 5.5" (14.0 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 8.5 oz (241 g)
Material
Natural Solid Wood (Hand-turned from high-quality Japanese native timber with prominent ring grains and natural outer bark).
Natural Solid Wood (Hand-turned from high-quality Japanese native timber with prominent ring grains and natural outer bark).
Condition
- Lid: Missing lid (Sold as a vase/holder or decorative object).
- Overall: Very good vintage condition considering its age from 1969.
- Bark/Texture: Minor natural shedding or rough spots on the bark are part of its organic design and rustic character.
- Wear: Mild signs of vintage wear, superficial scuffs, and natural wood aging present on the interior and base. No major structural cracks or damage. Please inspect photos for details.
Vintage 1969 Japanese Live Edge Wood Vase Hand Turned Bark Nikko Art Pencil Hold
Sale price$30.00
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