Description
Bridging centuries of Okinawan ceramic traditions with contemporary studio pottery, the Heritage & Artisanal Japanese Crafts Collection at Xandre Store showcases authentic handcrafted works from renowned ceramic artists across Japan. Carefully sourced directly from each artist's kiln, every creation reflects the Japanese philosophy of Monozukuri—the pursuit of excellence through craftsmanship—transforming everyday objects into enduring works of functional art.
Handcrafted in Uruma City, Okinawa, by acclaimed contemporary ceramic artist Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児), this elegant studio ceramic bud vase beautifully expresses the harmony between Okinawa's fertile earth and tranquil coastal landscapes. Featuring a perfectly balanced spherical silhouette, the vessel showcases Sato's mastery of minimalist form and refined glazing techniques.
Its luminous celadon glaze flows gracefully over the upper half of the vase before transitioning into a naturally exposed terracotta stoneware base. Between the two surfaces lies a warm toasted fire-line—an organic boundary created during high-temperature firing that celebrates the transformative relationship between clay, flame, and mineral glaze. Designed for a single seasonal bloom, delicate branch, or minimalist ikebana arrangement, this vase is equally captivating as a sculptural decorative object.
Glacial Celadon & Earth-Tone Harmony
The upper portion is finished in a translucent celadon glaze featuring soft seafoam-green tones with delicate natural crackling (kannyū) that develops during firing. This serene glaze contrasts beautifully against the warm matte terracotta base, highlighting the natural beauty of Okinawan stoneware clay.
Perfectly Balanced Spherical Form
Carefully wheel-thrown into a harmonious orb-shaped silhouette (maru-gata), the vase embodies the Japanese appreciation for balance, simplicity, and quiet elegance. Its narrow opening is ideally proportioned for displaying a single flower stem, seasonal branch, or dried botanical arrangement while maintaining a sculptural presence even when displayed alone.
Natural Fire-Line Accent
Separating the glazed and unglazed surfaces is a distinctive toasted terracotta fire-line created naturally inside the kiln. This subtle transition reflects the interaction between flame, minerals, and clay, making each vase uniquely expressive while preserving the authenticity of traditional studio pottery.
Contemporary Okinawan Studio Craftsmanship
Each bud vase is individually handcrafted by Shinji Sato at Uruma Pottery (うるま陶器) in Uruma City. Every firing produces distinctive glaze pooling, subtle crystalline effects, fine surface crackling, and natural clay variations, ensuring that no two pieces are ever exactly alike.
About the Artist
Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児) is the founder and principal ceramic artist of Uruma Pottery (うるま陶器) in Uruma City, Okinawa. Internationally recognized for his signature Uruma Blue ceramic series, Sato also creates sophisticated earth-toned and celadon works inspired by Okinawa's coastal landscapes, limestone formations, and rich natural environment.
His ceramics combine traditional Okinawan pottery techniques with contemporary Japanese studio artistry, emphasizing organic forms, tactile textures, and expressive glazing. Every vessel is individually wheel-thrown, glazed, and kiln-fired, producing one-of-a-kind functional works that celebrate both craftsmanship and everyday living.
About Uruma Pottery Studio (うるま陶器)
Situated in Uruma City along Okinawa's eastern coast, Uruma Pottery is a contemporary ceramic studio dedicated to producing handcrafted works inspired by the island's extraordinary landscapes. While widely admired for its vibrant Uruma Blue glaze, the studio also explores refined celadon glazes, natural ash finishes, and exposed stoneware textures that reflect Okinawa's earth, sea, and subtropical environment.
Each ceramic piece is individually designed, wheel-thrown, glazed, and high-fired by hand using traditional Japanese ceramic methods combined with modern artistic innovation. The studio produces collectible tableware, ikebana vessels, sculptural ceramics, and gallery-quality works appreciated by collectors throughout Japan and internationally.
Specifications
Artist / Studio: Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児) / Uruma Pottery (うるま陶器)
Origin: Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Collection: Heritage & Artisanal Japanese Crafts
Category: Handcrafted Studio Ceramic Spherical Bud Vase (Ichirin-zashi / 一輪挿し)
Materials: Premium Okinawan high-fired stoneware clay with translucent celadon ash glaze
Technique: Wheel-thrown, hand-finished, natural celadon glazing, high-temperature kiln firing
Dimensions:
- Height: Approx. 7.5–8.5 cm
- Maximum Diameter: Approx. 8.0–9.0 cm
- Opening Diameter: Approx. 1.8–2.2 cm
- Weight: Approx. 200–250 g
Color Palette: Pale Celadon, Seafoam Green, Warm Terracotta, Toasted Earth, Natural Stoneware
Style: Contemporary Okinawan Studio Pottery
Use: Single-Stem Flower Vase, Ikebana Vessel, Decorative Accent, Contemporary Home Décor
Authenticity: Individually handcrafted and sourced directly from Uruma Pottery Studio
Quantity Included: One (1) handcrafted ceramic spherical bud vase
Usage & Care
Ideal for displaying fresh flowers, dried botanicals, or minimalist ikebana arrangements. Hand wash gently using warm water and a soft sponge or cloth. Avoid dishwashers, abrasive cleaners, prolonged soaking, and sudden temperature changes. Allow the vase to dry completely before reuse or storage. Handle carefully to preserve the delicate celadon glaze, natural crackle finish, and exposed stoneware surface.
Shipping & International Orders
Domestic shipping is available throughout Japan.
International orders are welcomed. Please note that additional shipping charges, import duties, VAT, GST, customs fees, brokerage charges, or other local taxes may apply depending on the destination country. These fees are assessed by local customs authorities and remain the responsibility of the recipient.
Curator's Note
At Xandre Store, we believe exceptional ceramics reveal the quiet beauty of nature through simplicity and craftsmanship. By partnering directly with respected Okinawan studios such as Uruma Pottery, we connect collectors worldwide with authentic handcrafted works that preserve Japan's living ceramic heritage. This spherical celadon bud vase beautifully balances earth, fire, water, and artistry—capturing the tranquil spirit of Okinawa in a timeless piece designed to be appreciated for generations.
Description
Bridging centuries of Okinawan ceramic traditions with contemporary studio pottery, the Heritage & Artisanal Japanese Crafts Collection at Xandre Store showcases authentic handcrafted works from renowned ceramic artists across Japan. Carefully sourced directly from each artist's kiln, every creation reflects the Japanese philosophy of Monozukuri—the pursuit of excellence through craftsmanship—transforming everyday objects into enduring works of functional art.
Handcrafted in Uruma City, Okinawa, by acclaimed contemporary ceramic artist Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児), this elegant studio ceramic bud vase beautifully expresses the harmony between Okinawa's fertile earth and tranquil coastal landscapes. Featuring a perfectly balanced spherical silhouette, the vessel showcases Sato's mastery of minimalist form and refined glazing techniques.
Its luminous celadon glaze flows gracefully over the upper half of the vase before transitioning into a naturally exposed terracotta stoneware base. Between the two surfaces lies a warm toasted fire-line—an organic boundary created during high-temperature firing that celebrates the transformative relationship between clay, flame, and mineral glaze. Designed for a single seasonal bloom, delicate branch, or minimalist ikebana arrangement, this vase is equally captivating as a sculptural decorative object.
Glacial Celadon & Earth-Tone Harmony
The upper portion is finished in a translucent celadon glaze featuring soft seafoam-green tones with delicate natural crackling (kannyū) that develops during firing. This serene glaze contrasts beautifully against the warm matte terracotta base, highlighting the natural beauty of Okinawan stoneware clay.
Perfectly Balanced Spherical Form
Carefully wheel-thrown into a harmonious orb-shaped silhouette (maru-gata), the vase embodies the Japanese appreciation for balance, simplicity, and quiet elegance. Its narrow opening is ideally proportioned for displaying a single flower stem, seasonal branch, or dried botanical arrangement while maintaining a sculptural presence even when displayed alone.
Natural Fire-Line Accent
Separating the glazed and unglazed surfaces is a distinctive toasted terracotta fire-line created naturally inside the kiln. This subtle transition reflects the interaction between flame, minerals, and clay, making each vase uniquely expressive while preserving the authenticity of traditional studio pottery.
Contemporary Okinawan Studio Craftsmanship
Each bud vase is individually handcrafted by Shinji Sato at Uruma Pottery (うるま陶器) in Uruma City. Every firing produces distinctive glaze pooling, subtle crystalline effects, fine surface crackling, and natural clay variations, ensuring that no two pieces are ever exactly alike.
About the Artist
Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児) is the founder and principal ceramic artist of Uruma Pottery (うるま陶器) in Uruma City, Okinawa. Internationally recognized for his signature Uruma Blue ceramic series, Sato also creates sophisticated earth-toned and celadon works inspired by Okinawa's coastal landscapes, limestone formations, and rich natural environment.
His ceramics combine traditional Okinawan pottery techniques with contemporary Japanese studio artistry, emphasizing organic forms, tactile textures, and expressive glazing. Every vessel is individually wheel-thrown, glazed, and kiln-fired, producing one-of-a-kind functional works that celebrate both craftsmanship and everyday living.
About Uruma Pottery Studio (うるま陶器)
Situated in Uruma City along Okinawa's eastern coast, Uruma Pottery is a contemporary ceramic studio dedicated to producing handcrafted works inspired by the island's extraordinary landscapes. While widely admired for its vibrant Uruma Blue glaze, the studio also explores refined celadon glazes, natural ash finishes, and exposed stoneware textures that reflect Okinawa's earth, sea, and subtropical environment.
Each ceramic piece is individually designed, wheel-thrown, glazed, and high-fired by hand using traditional Japanese ceramic methods combined with modern artistic innovation. The studio produces collectible tableware, ikebana vessels, sculptural ceramics, and gallery-quality works appreciated by collectors throughout Japan and internationally.
Specifications
Artist / Studio: Shinji Sato (佐陶 慎児) / Uruma Pottery (うるま陶器)
Origin: Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Collection: Heritage & Artisanal Japanese Crafts
Category: Handcrafted Studio Ceramic Spherical Bud Vase (Ichirin-zashi / 一輪挿し)
Materials: Premium Okinawan high-fired stoneware clay with translucent celadon ash glaze
Technique: Wheel-thrown, hand-finished, natural celadon glazing, high-temperature kiln firing
Dimensions:
- Height: Approx. 7.5–8.5 cm
- Maximum Diameter: Approx. 8.0–9.0 cm
- Opening Diameter: Approx. 1.8–2.2 cm
- Weight: Approx. 200–250 g
Color Palette: Pale Celadon, Seafoam Green, Warm Terracotta, Toasted Earth, Natural Stoneware
Style: Contemporary Okinawan Studio Pottery
Use: Single-Stem Flower Vase, Ikebana Vessel, Decorative Accent, Contemporary Home Décor
Authenticity: Individually handcrafted and sourced directly from Uruma Pottery Studio
Quantity Included: One (1) handcrafted ceramic spherical bud vase
Usage & Care
Ideal for displaying fresh flowers, dried botanicals, or minimalist ikebana arrangements. Hand wash gently using warm water and a soft sponge or cloth. Avoid dishwashers, abrasive cleaners, prolonged soaking, and sudden temperature changes. Allow the vase to dry completely before reuse or storage. Handle carefully to preserve the delicate celadon glaze, natural crackle finish, and exposed stoneware surface.
Shipping & International Orders
Domestic shipping is available throughout Japan.
International orders are welcomed. Please note that additional shipping charges, import duties, VAT, GST, customs fees, brokerage charges, or other local taxes may apply depending on the destination country. These fees are assessed by local customs authorities and remain the responsibility of the recipient.
Curator's Note
At Xandre Store, we believe exceptional ceramics reveal the quiet beauty of nature through simplicity and craftsmanship. By partnering directly with respected Okinawan studios such as Uruma Pottery, we connect collectors worldwide with authentic handcrafted works that preserve Japan's living ceramic heritage. This spherical celadon bud vase beautifully balances earth, fire, water, and artistry—capturing the tranquil spirit of Okinawa in a timeless piece designed to be appreciated for generations.
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