Antique Japanese Kakehana Hanging Flower Vase - 1880s Meiji Era (25D-392)

Antique Japanese Hanging Flower Vase, Meiji Era (SKU 25D-392)

Meiji-era bronze kakehana with sculpted vine and berry motif

This elegant antique Japanese hanging flower vase (kakehana / kakebana) is cast in a rich, dark bronze with a softly swollen gourd-like body and tall, arched neck. The front is deeply opened to receive a seasonal sprig, while the back shows a simple rectangular suspension aperture for hanging on a nail or hook in the tokonoma or by a pillar.

Around the shoulder, a finely modelled vine wraps in high relief, its serrated leaves and clustered berries adding a naturalistic accent typical of late Edo–Meiji metalwork. The surface bears a warm, time-softened patina with small marks from age and use, giving this kakehana an understated wabi-sabi presence that pairs beautifully with ikebana arrangements.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Meiji period (likely late 19th century)
• Material: Cast bronze
• Use: Hanging flower vase (kakehana / kakebana) for ikebana or tokonoma display
• Features: Tall arched neck with hanging slot; open-fronted body; sculpted vine, leaf and berry decoration in relief; deep brown patina with subtle color variations; suitable for tea ceremony or traditional interior display
• Dimensions: 4" Diameter x 9 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent, with minor surface wear and small patina marks consistent with age

A characterful Meiji bronze kakehana that brings quiet seasonal beauty to any alcove or wall.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

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