Rectangular Ikebana Basin / Matte Black with Carved Geometric Relief

Stoneware

Japan, c. 1980s

Length 23 cm, Width 13.5 cm, Height 10 cm

Condition: 9/10 — excellent condition; minimal wear with well-preserved carved details.

Rectangular ikebana basin in a refined matte black finish, elevated on small feet for subtle lift. The recessed carved pattern runs along the body, echoing simplified Aztec-inspired geometry while maintaining a contemporary Japanese restraint. The combination of texture, shadow, and form gives this vessel quiet strength — perfect for moribana or modern ikebana arrangements with architectural composition.