Antique Japanese Vase, 1912 - 1926 (Taisho) | SKU: 26M-906

Japanese Kabin Bronze Vase | Ikebana Flower Vase & Living Room Accent, 1912-1926 (Taisho), SKU 26M-906

A boldly sculptural cast bronze ikebana vase adorned with cascading grapevines, leaves, and grape clusters in high relief -- a striking example of Taisho-era Japanese antique metalwork.

A kabin is a traditional Japanese flower vase used to display ikebana, the refined art of floral arrangement, in the tokonoma (alcove) of a formal room or tea space. This substantial globular vase, almost certainly cast bronze with a dark patinated finish, was crafted during the Taisho era -- a period known for its embrace of both naturalistic motifs and vigorous three-dimensional sculptural technique. The body features a deliberately coarse, pebbled texture across the shoulder and belly, creating a dramatic contrast against the smooth, polished neck and foot ring. Wrapping organically around the entire circumference, deeply cast grapevine branches carry large lobed leaves and pendulous clusters of rounded grapes -- each berry individually modeled with care. The underside bears an impressed decorative seal mark in a square cartouche surrounded by geometric patterning, consistent with workshop-stamped Japanese antique bronzework of the period. The grape motif -- known as budo -- was a popular auspicious symbol in Japanese decorative arts, associated with abundance and fertility.

Today this handcrafted Japanese bronze vase makes an exceptional statement piece in any modern interior. Display it as a living room accent on a console or sideboard, where its dark, earthy tones complement Japandi style and wabi-sabi aesthetic decor. It works beautifully as a standalone sculptural object without flowers, or use it as an ikebana vase for a single dramatic stem arrangement. Its bold organic relief also makes it a compelling focal point on a bookshelf or entryway table. A truly unique housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese antique bronzework -- one that brings a century of craft history into a contemporary home.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1912-1926 (Taisho)
• Material: Cast bronze with dark patina; smooth polished neck and foot ring contrasting with a coarse pebbled body texture
• Use: Ikebana flower vase; decorative display vessel for tokonoma or formal reception room
• Modern Use: Living room accent or sculptural centerpiece; ikebana or single-stem flower display; entryway or bookshelf statement piece
• Features: Fully three-dimensional budo (grapevine) relief wrapping the entire body -- with individually modeled grape clusters, lobed leaves, and twisting branches; coarse pebble-textured body contrasting with smooth neck and foot; impressed workshop seal mark with geometric surround on the base
• Dimensions: 9" Diameter x 8"H
• Condition: Excellent

A rare and commanding piece of Japanese antique metalwork -- this Taisho bronze ikebana vase brings sculptural richness and wabi-sabi warmth to any modern living space.

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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