Vintage Japanese Vase, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-620

Japanese Ikebana Flower Vase | Vintage Bonsai Display & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-620

A refined Late Showa porcelain flower vase with hand-painted botanical motif and original wooden storage box -- a rare collector's find in exceptional condition.

A kabin is a traditional Japanese flower vase designed to hold ikebana arrangements -- the centuries-old art of mindful flower placement that emphasizes form, negative space, and seasonal beauty. This handcrafted Japanese porcelain kabin features a distinctive two-part silhouette: a generously rounded lower body that transitions into a tall, gently flared cylindrical neck. The pristine white glaze serves as an elegant canvas for a delicately rendered botanical painting depicting broad-leafed foliage and a slender flowering stem rising upward -- a motif drawn from the natural world and executed with the restrained brushwork characteristic of quality Japanese ceramic art from the Late Showa period. The piece is accompanied by its original wooden tomobako (storage box), which bears inscribed calligraphy and a red artist's seal, indicating that this is a named artist work of some distinction. The unglazed foot ring, visible in the base shots, is clean and well-finished.

In today's home, this vintage Japanese porcelain vase is as versatile as it is beautiful. Display it as a living room accent on a sideboard or shelf, filled with a single stem or minimal ikebana arrangement for an instant wabi-sabi aesthetic. Its clean white glaze and organic botanical motif pair effortlessly with Japandi style interiors, minimalist decor, and natural material palettes. It also works beautifully as a bedroom decor piece on a dresser or nightstand, or as a statement accent in an entryway. This piece makes a thoughtful and unique gift for Japanophiles, flower arranging enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese antique ceramics.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: White glazed porcelain; original wooden tomobako storage box
• Use: Ikebana flower vase; bonsai accent display
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway decorative accent; bedroom decor vase with a single stem or dried botanicals; Japandi-style shelf display
• Features: Rounded bulbous lower body with tall flared cylindrical neck; hand-painted botanical motif in earth tones on white ground; artist's tomobako wooden box with calligraphy inscription and red seal; clean unglazed foot ring
• Dimensions: 5" Diameter x 9"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully understated piece of Japanese antique ceramic art -- the kind of quiet, lasting elegance that elevates any modern home.

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.