Vintage Japanese Henko "扁壺" Red Lacquer Hanaire (Flower Vase), Heisei (1990-2018) | SKU: 26M-788

Vintage Japanese Red Lacquer Hanaire (Flower Vase), Heisei (1990-2018) | SKU: 26M-788

A striking red-lacquered wood vase with bold arch form and inlaid metal details -- crafted in the Bizen tradition, signed and boxed.

A bizen-nuri hanaire is a traditional Japanese flower vase designed for use in ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging. This handcrafted piece is built from a wood core finished in a vivid cinnabar-red urushi-style lacquer, shaped into a sweeping arch with a flat base and an open top aperture suited to holding arranged stems. The front face features a series of graduated semicircular metal inlays that add rhythmic visual texture, while the side panels display a square metal medallion with a cutout motif -- a refined detail characteristic of signed studio craft work. The piece is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (hakobako), inscribed in brushwork, indicating this is a documented artist piece from a named craftsperson, adding significant collector appeal to this vintage Japanese craft object.

With its bold red lacquer and sculptural arch silhouette, this vase makes an immediate statement as a living room accent or entryway focal point in a modern home. Its generous top opening can accommodate a simple ikebana arrangement or a cluster of dried branches for a wabi-sabi aesthetic, while its compact footprint suits a bookshelf, console table, or display cabinet equally well. It also works beautifully as a desk organizer -- holding pens, brushes, or rolled documents in a home office -- or as a decorative vessel on a dining sideboard. A truly unique gift for collectors of Japanese decorative arts or Japanophiles who appreciate handmade, signed studio pieces.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1990-2018 (Heisei)
• Material: Wood with red urushi-style lacquer finish; inlaid metal decorative panels; black-lacquered interior; original signed kiri wood storage box
• Use: Hanaire (flower vase) for ikebana arrangements
• Modern Use: Ikebana or dried-flower display; decorative living room or entryway accent; desk organizer for brushes, pens, or stationery
• Features: Arch-form body with flat footed base; open square top aperture with black lacquer interior; graduated semicircular metal inlays on front face; square metal medallion with cutout motif on side panel; high-gloss red lacquer exterior; accompanied by signed artist hakobako (wooden storage box)
• Dimensions: 8"W x 5"D x 9"H
• Condition: Excellent

A boldly crafted piece of vintage Japanese decorative art -- signed, boxed, and ready to bring color and presence to 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.