Vintage Japanese Hana-ire Flower Vase, Heisei era (1990-2018) | SKU: 26M-635-3

Vintage Japanese Hana-ire Flower Vase, Heisei era (1990-2018) | SKU: 26M-635-3

A serene white-glazed ceramic vase with a classic long-neck silhouette, presented in its original signed wooden box.

A kabin is a traditional Japanese flower vase designed to hold a single stem or a restrained ikebana arrangement, placing quiet emphasis on the beauty of negative space and natural form. This elegant example features a rounded, globe-shaped body rising into a long, slender neck that flares gently at the rim -- a silhouette drawn directly from classic East Asian ceramic tradition. The glaze is a soft, chalky off-white with a subtle warmth and a very fine crackle texture visible across the neck, lending it the understated depth that defines the wabi-sabi aesthetic. The unglazed foot ring reveals a pale stoneware body, confirming careful, handcrafted Japanese ceramic work. The vase is accompanied by its original tomobako -- a signed and sealed wooden presentation box inscribed with the title "hana-ire" (flower vase) and the maker's name and seal, adding significant collector value to this piece of vintage Japanese craft.

In a modern home, this kabin is effortlessly versatile. Displayed alone on a dining table or entryway console, it makes an immediate statement in minimalist decor or Japandi-style interiors -- its pale glaze and clean silhouette complementing both natural wood tones and neutral palettes. Place a single branch of cherry blossom, dried pampas grass, or a sculptural stem inside to create an instant ikebana-inspired living room accent. It also works beautifully on a bedroom nightstand or home office shelf as a sculptural decorative object, even without flowers. For gift-givers, this vase paired with its signed tomobako makes a truly memorable housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese ceramics.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1990-2018 (Heisei)
• Material: Stoneware with soft off-white crackle glaze; original tomobako (signed wooden presentation box)
• Use: Flower vase (kabin / hana-ire) for ikebana or single-stem arrangements
• Modern Use: Ikebana vase for minimalist floral displays; sculptural decorative accent for living room, bedroom, or home office; housewarming gift paired with its tomobako
• Features: Globular body with elongated slender neck and flared rim; soft off-white crackle glaze with subtle warmth; unglazed stoneware foot ring; maker's signature and red seal on tomobako; original fitted wooden presentation box included
• Dimensions: 4 1/4"Diameter x 11 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully restrained piece of vintage Japanese ceramic art -- pure in form, quiet in spirit, and at home 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.

All vintage 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.