Vintage Hand-Painted Japanese Ceramic Planter: Green & White Glaze

Bring a touch of mid‑century Japanese charm into your home with this lovely hand‑painted ceramic container. Originally made in Japan (note the stamped maker’s mark on the bottom), this piece likely began life as a small rice‑storage bucket or “oke,” now repurposed beautifully as a planter or decorative piece. Size: approx. 5.5″ (height) × 7.5″ (acriss) Material & finish: ceramic with glazed green and white surfaces; hand‑painted symbols Origin: Japan (stamp on bottom) Condition: vintage — minor crazing/glaze wear consistent with age, no major visible chips or cracks (please inspect photos) Some minor glaze misses. Use: perfect as a planter (indoor or covered porch), umbrella or magazine holder, or simply as a decorative vintage accent Historic & decorative notes: While this container doesn’t appear to be a highly ornate export porcelain piece, its form and finish suggest a mid‑20th‑century Japanese production (likely circa 1950s‑1970s)—post‑war era when many domestic ceramics were made for both local use and some export. Comparable Japanese decorative rice‑bucket forms are documented from the 1930s. Indoor or covered outdoor use recommended to preserve the glaze and hand‑painted finish. Avoid exposing to constant water or frost outdoors unless well‑protected. vintage Japanese ceramic, hand‑painted planter, rice bucket planter, Japan pottery, mid‑century ceramics, green white glaze, stamped Japan, vintage planter bucket, retro Japanese home decor.