Vintage Japanese Flower Vase, 1990 - 2018 (Heisei) | SKU: 26M-635-1

Japanese Ikebana Vase | Signed Studio Pottery Flower Vase & Living Room Accent, 1990-2018 (Heisei), SKU 26M-635-1

A wood-fired stoneware ikebana vase of exceptional wabi-sabi character, signed by the artist and presented in its original kiri wood box.

An ikebana kabin is a vase designed specifically for the Japanese art of flower arranging, where the vessel itself is considered an integral part of the composition rather than a mere container. This piece is a superb example of handcrafted Japanese studio pottery in the anagama or noborigama wood-firing tradition -- a method that produces the rich, unpredictable surfaces collectors prize most. The globular body rises to a tall, slender neck with a subtly flared rim, and several small applied lug-like ornaments encircle the shoulder where body meets neck, a detail that references classical Japanese ceramic forms. The surface shifts dramatically from a deep iron-red at the base through sandy ash deposits and streaks of olive-gold toward the rim -- the natural result of flame, ash, and kiln atmosphere rather than applied glaze. A potter's seal is incised into the unglazed foot, and the vase comes with a signed, lidded kiri (paulownia) wood storage box, confirming this as a named-artist piece of genuine collector quality.

Today this striking piece translates effortlessly into modern interiors. Stand a single stem or a spare cluster of dried grasses inside it and it becomes an instant living room accent in any Japandi-style or wabi-sabi aesthetic setting. Equally at home on a hallway console, a bedroom side table, or a home office shelf, its warm earth tones complement natural linen, raw wood, and matte concrete surfaces alike. With its artist provenance and original tomobako (companion box), it also makes a deeply considered gift for collectors, Japanophiles, or anyone who appreciates the quiet power of handmade Japanese ceramic art.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1990-2018 (Heisei)
• Material: Wood-fired stoneware with natural ash glaze; unglazed foot with incised artist seal; kiri (paulownia) tomobako storage box
• Use: Ikebana flower vase; display vessel
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway decorative accent; dried-flower or single-stem ikebana display; gift for collectors or Japanophiles
• Features: Bulbous body with tall cylindrical neck and flared rim; multiple applied lug ornaments at the shoulder; dramatic wood-fired surface ranging from deep iron-red to sandy ash deposits and olive-gold highlights; incised potter's seal on foot; includes signed kiri wood tomobako box
• Dimensions: 8" Diameter x 14"H
• Condition: Excellent

A museum-quality piece of Japanese studio pottery that brings the timeless beauty of the wood-firing tradition and the wabi-sabi aesthetic into 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.