Vintage Japanese Flower Vase, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-127-2

Japanese Celadon Flower Vase | Ikebana Display Vase & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-127-2

A Koryo-style celadon bottle vase with inlaid crane, grape, and lotus motifs -- presented in its original wooden storage box.

A kabin, or flower vase, has long served as the central vessel in Japanese ikebana flower arranging, designed to hold a carefully composed arrangement that expresses season, mood, and natural beauty. This pear-shaped bottle vase -- known in Korean ceramic tradition as a yuhochun byung form -- is rendered in the celebrated celadon glaze style that deeply influenced Japanese ceramic aesthetics from the medieval period onward. The wooden storage box accompanying the piece is inscribed with the characters for "Koryo celadon inlaid grape vine wine bottle," and bears a maker's seal, indicating this was a deliberately crafted homage to the classical Koryo celadon tradition. The soft sage-green glaze is layered over a stoneware body decorated with refined mishima-style inlay work: roundels enclosing grape clusters with rust-red berry accents, soaring cranes amid scrolling bamboo foliage, and bands of upright lotus petals at both the shoulder and foot. A Greek-key fret border separates the decorative zones with elegant precision. The craftsmanship reflects the mid-to-late Showa period enthusiasm for reviving classical East Asian ceramic forms as collectible art objects.

In a modern home, this vase is a natural centerpiece for ikebana or bonsai display, its restrained celadon palette and refined inlaid decoration lending itself beautifully to a Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic interior. Stand it alone on a mantelpiece or entryway console as a sculptural living room accent -- the interplay of celadon green, ivory, and rust-red motifs draws the eye without overpowering a neutral space. It also makes a thoughtful and unique gift for collectors of East Asian ceramics, Japanophiles, or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese pottery with genuine artistic provenance. The included wooden box adds collector appeal and makes presentation effortless.

• Origin: Japan (Koryo celadon revival style)
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Stoneware with celadon glaze and mishima-style white and iron-red inlay
• Use: Ikebana flower vase; decorative display vessel
• Modern Use: Ikebana or bonsai display vase; living room or entryway decorative accent; unique gift for collectors of East Asian ceramics
• Features: Pear-shaped bottle form with flared mouth; sage celadon glaze overall; inlaid roundels with grape and crane motifs; rust-red berry accents; upright lotus petal bands at shoulder and foot; Greek-key fret border; unglazed foot ring with exposed stoneware; included inscribed wooden storage box with maker's seal
• Dimensions: 7" Diameter x 11"H
• Condition: Excellent -- minor wear to foot rim consistent with age; no cracks or chips to body

A beautifully hand-crafted celadon vase in the classical East Asian tradition -- a collector-quality piece of Japanese antique pottery that brings quiet elegance to any modern interior.

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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