Vintage Japanese Flower Vase, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-602

Japanese Ikebana Kabin Flower Vase | Wabi-Sabi Living Room Decor & Ikebana Display, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-602

A boldly sculptural kabin in rich matte kuro -- black stoneware -- presented in its original signed wooden box

A kabin is a traditional Japanese flower vase designed to complement the art of ikebana -- the disciplined Japanese practice of floral arrangement. Unlike decorative Western vases, a kabin is conceived as a quiet foil to the arrangement it holds, its own form an expression of wabi-sabi restraint. This exceptional example presents a full, rounded teardrop body tapering to a narrow, slightly off-center neck -- a silhouette that invites the eye to move and discover. The exterior surface is finished in a deeply textured matte black glaze, almost volcanic in character, with subtle variation across the body where the firing has coaxed faint warm tones beneath the dark surface. The narrow neck rim is glazed in a rich tenmoku-style deep brown, providing a quiet contrast to the matte body. The flat recessed base bears an incised maker's seal, and the piece retains its original kiri (paulownia) wooden presentation box inscribed in brush calligraphy -- a strong indicator of a studio-made piece produced by a named artist, consistent with the elevated craft tradition of Late Showa Japanese pottery.

In a modern home, this kabin is as compelling empty as it is filled. Its sculptural silhouette and moody dark surface make it a natural living room accent or shelf centerpiece in a Japandi-style or wabi-sabi aesthetic interior. Display a single dried branch, a stem of pampas grass, or a sprig of seasonal foliage to echo the ikebana tradition with minimal effort. It works equally well as a standalone decorative object on a dining table, entryway console, or home office shelf -- anywhere a single striking form can anchor the space. This piece would make a deeply considered gift for collectors of Japanese antique ceramics, Japanophiles, or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese stoneware with genuine provenance.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Stoneware with matte black glaze and tenmoku-style rim glaze; original kiri (paulownia) wooden presentation box
• Use: Ikebana flower vase (kabin); decorative display vessel
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway decorative accent; ikebana or dried-flower display; sculptural shelf or dining table centerpiece
• Features: Full teardrop body with narrow off-center neck; deeply textured matte black exterior with subtle tonal variation; rich tenmoku-style glaze at rim; incised maker's seal on base; original signed calligraphy presentation box included
• Dimensions: 8" Diameter x 13"H
• Condition: Excellent

A masterful piece of handcrafted Japanese stoneware that brings the quiet depth of the wabi-sabi aesthetic 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.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.