Vintage 60s 70s Bud Vase Pottery OMC Japan Otagiri Mid-Century Modernist Decor For Sale

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Vintage 60s 70s Bud Vase Pottery OMC Japan Otagiri Mid-Century Modernist Decor:
$22.00

The image shows the bottom of a ceramic object with an original sticker from the Otagiri Mercantile Company (OMC).

Manufacturer: OMC (Otagiri Mercantile Company).

Origin: The sticker clearly indicates the item was made in Japan.

Type: The company produced a wide range of ceramic items, including vases, mugs, and dishes. The object in the image appears to be the base of a vase, possibly a bud or sphere vase, given the rounded shape.

Era: Otagiri items with this style of sticker are typically from the 1960s or 1970s

The image displays a piece of vintage studio pottery, specifically a bud vase with a unique glaze and texture.

Design: The vase features a squat, bulbous shape, often referred to as a "weed pot" or "bud vase".

Glaze: It has a two-tone glaze, with a textured, possibly crackled, green upper section and a darker, reddish-brown base.

Style: The design and colors are reminiscent of mid-century modern or 1970s decor styles, often utilizing earthy tones.

Condition: The green glaze shows signs of crazing (fine cracks in the glaze) and some dark spots, which can be part of the intended finish or signs of age.