Cream Bamboo - Imperial Collection (Made in Japan)

Name: Cream Bamboo
 
Type: Small Porcelain Vase
 
Year: c. 1970s–1990s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: Imperial Collection (Made in Japan) - Imperial Collection (Made in Japan)
 
History: This is a Japanese-made reproduction vase referencing traditional Korean 16th-century (Joseon dynasty) ceramic forms, as indicated by the base stamp: “Litan Dynasty – Korea / 16th Century / Imperial Collection / Made in Japan”. Despite the mention of the "16th century," this vase itself is a 20th-century decorative export piece, not an antique.
 
 
The piece is part of the Imperial Collection, a line of decor-oriented ceramics widely produced in Japan during the latter half of the 20th century. The brown bamboo decoration is applied using a transfer method and framed with abstract motifs—scalloped borders near the neck and stylized wave patterns near the base, all in a monochromatic brown over an off-white glaze.
 
 
With a height of approximately 10 cm, it was likely intended as a decorative bud vase or part of a boxed gift set. These types of reproductions were popular among collectors and tourists, often sold in department stores or souvenir shops.
 
 
The value remains modest due to the mass-produced nature and availability, but the aesthetic appeal makes it a popular item for vintage-themed décor.
 
Flaws: None