Vintage Japanese Vase, 1990 - 2018 (Heisei) | SKU: 26M-810 (26M-810-1)

Japanese Hanaire Flower Vase | Ikebana Vase & Living Room Accent, 1990-2018 (Heisei), SKU 26M-810-1

A signed studio pottery hanaire with richly textured natural-ash glaze and sculptural tab handles -- offered with its original wooden presentation box.

A hanaire is a traditional Japanese flower vase used in the art of ikebana, the centuries-old practice of mindful flower arrangement. This handcrafted Japanese pottery vase is a fine example of mingei-inspired studio ceramics, formed from coarse, iron-rich stoneware clay that fires to a warm burnt-sienna at the base, transitioning upward into a muted celadon-green natural-ash glaze. The surface carries the honest texture of a wheel-thrown and wood-fired body -- horizontal throwing lines, speckled mineral deposits, and subtle glaze drips that give the piece a deeply organic, wabi-sabi character. A pair of small squared tab handles, lightly glazed in the same celadon tone, are applied symmetrically at the shoulder, lending the form a quiet architectural quality reminiscent of ancient Korean or early Japanese storage jars. The piece comes with its original signed and sealed wooden tomobako (presentation box), confirming this as a deliberate work by a named studio artist -- an important mark of provenance for collectors of Japanese antique ceramics.

In a modern home, this ikebana vase works beautifully as a living room accent piece on a mantle, low sideboard, or entry console -- displayed alone or holding a single dried branch or seasonal bloom in the wabi-sabi aesthetic. Its tall, cylindrical form and earthy palette integrate effortlessly into Japandi style interiors, minimalist decor, and mid-century modern settings alike. The wide mouth makes it equally practical as a utensil holder on a kitchen counter or a desk organizer in a home office. For anyone searching for a unique housewarming gift or a meaningful gift for collectors of Japanese craft, this signed studio piece -- complete with its tomobako -- offers both beauty and genuine cultural depth.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1990-2018 (Heisei)
• Material: Iron-rich stoneware with natural-ash glaze; fired stoneware with celadon-green upper glaze and unglazed warm-sienna lower body
• Use: Hanaire -- Japanese flower vase for ikebana arrangement
• Modern Use: Ikebana or dried-flower display; living room or entryway decorative accent; desktop or kitchen utensil organizer
• Features: Cylindrical form with flared rim; paired squared tab handles at shoulder; layered natural-ash and celadon glaze with organic drip details; horizontal throwing lines throughout; unglazed flat base; includes signed and sealed wooden tomobako presentation box
• Dimensions: 6"W x 5"D x 9"H
• Condition: Excellent

A quietly powerful piece of Japanese antique pottery -- hand-thrown, artist-signed, and rich with the wabi-sabi spirit that makes Japanese ceramic craft so enduringly sought after.

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.