Fujiya Sakuma
Small Flower Vase
This exquisite shiyoyaki salt-fired flower vase, handcrafted by Sakuma Fujiya (佐久間 藤也) from Mashiko, celebrates beauty in everyday objects. The flower vase blue and white tones complement any flower colour palette, it complements both modern and Japanese-inspired interiors and can be used as a decorative object or for floral arrangements.
The traditional shioyaki (salt-firing) technique used in their creation involves introducing salt into the kiln at high temperatures, resulting in a natural, semi-matte glaze with beautiful, unique variations.
Dimensions
7 cm W x 5 cm H
Region
Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Care
As each item is handmade and fragile, we encourage you to hand wash only as it is not suitable for dishwasher or microwave.
Shipping & Returns
Delivery
We generally use Royal Mail for our deliveries:
- UK Standard Delivery (dispatched in 3–5 working days) – £4.95
- UK orders over £60 – FREE
- Store Collection (1–2 working days) – FREE
- EU Delivery – £19.00
- US Delivery – from £15.00
- Everywhere Else – from £16.00
Delivery times are estimates and may vary during busy periods or due to customs.
Customs & Import Charges
For EU orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT is collected at checkout. Orders over €150 may be subject to additional customs charges on arrival.
For deliveries outside the EU, any customs duties, taxes or import fees are the responsibility of the customer.
For full Delivery details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.
Returns
We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you’re not completely satisfied, we’re happy to help.
- Full-price items: return within 14 days
- Return postage: paid by the customer, unless the item is faulty, incorrect or not as described
- Food items: unfortunately cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons
For full Returns details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.
Small Flower Vase
Fujiya Sakuma
The award-winning potter Sakuma Fujiya has been the head of the Mashiko Porcelain Association since 2005. His grandfather, Totaro Sakuma (1900-1976), worked with the world-famous potter Shoji Hamada to develop the Mingei (‘People’s Art’) movement in Mashiko. Sakuma has become famous for his particular Mingei style and elegant colour palette.