Vintage Japanese Kabin Flower Vase, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-644 (26M-644-1)

Japanese Kabin Ikebana Vase | Floral Display Vase & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-644-1

A graceful Late Showa porcelain kabin hand-painted with luminous camellia blossoms -- presented in its original signed wooden box.

A kabin is a traditional Japanese flower vase used in ikebana, the centuries-old art of Japanese flower arranging. This fine porcelain kabin from the Late Showa period features a full, rounded body tapering to a narrow mouth trimmed with a warm brown glaze -- a form well-suited to supporting the structured stems and negative space central to ikebana composition. The entire exterior is decorated in a soft grey-on-white hand-painted technique, depicting large camellia (tsubaki) blossoms with densely veined leaves trailing across the surface in a naturalistic, painterly style. The restrained palette and matte-finish white ground give the piece a quiet, contemplative elegance consistent with the wabi-sabi aesthetic. An artist's seal mark is painted in underglaze blue on the unglazed foot ring, and the vase is accompanied by its original signed wooden tomobako (presentation box) -- a mark of quality in Japanese antique ceramics and a valuable provenance indicator for collectors.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese porcelain vase makes an exceptional living room accent whether displayed with a single stem or left empty on a shelf. Its neutral white and grey palette blends naturally with Japandi style interiors, minimalist decor, and Scandinavian-influenced spaces alike. Set on a sideboard, entryway console, or bedroom dresser, it brings an understated elegance that mass-produced ceramics rarely achieve. The generous rounded body also suits dried botanicals, pampas grass, or seasonal branches for low-maintenance year-round display. This piece makes a thoughtful and unique gift for collectors of Japanese antique ceramics, Japanophiles, or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese art.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Porcelain with underglaze grey hand-painted decoration; brown-glazed rim and foot ring accent; unglazed base with artist's seal mark
• Use: Ikebana flower vase (kabin); decorative display vessel
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway statement vase; dried botanical or branch display; minimalist decor accent for Japandi-style interiors
• Features: Full ovoid body with narrow brown-rimmed mouth; all-over hand-painted camellia (tsubaki) motif in soft grey on matte white ground; underglaze blue artist's seal on base; dark-glazed interior; accompanied by original signed wooden tomobako presentation box
• Dimensions: 7" Diameter x 10"H
• Condition: Excellent

A serene and collectible piece of handcrafted Japanese ceramic art -- equally at home in a dedicated ikebana display or as a quiet focal point in 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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