Vintage Japanese Kabin Ceramic Vase, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-565-3

Japanese Kabin Stoneware Bud Vase | Flower Vase & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-565-3

A wood-fired stoneware bud vase with dramatic flame-kissed glazing, presented in its original kiri wood storage box.

A kabin is a traditional Japanese flower vase used in ikebana floral arrangement and tokonoma alcove display. This elegant bottle-form kabin showcases the raw power of anagama or noborigama wood-firing -- a technique deeply rooted in Japanese ceramic tradition. The globular body rises through a long, tapering neck to a squared, unglazed rim, with the surface shifting from deep charcoal black at the base and mouth through bands of warm ochre and rich iron-brown across the shoulder. Drips of tenmoku-style glaze pool naturally at the widest point, a hallmark of Japanese anagama pottery. The foot reveals a glazed ceramic seal stamped in red, indicating a named studio or individual potter. Stored in a fitted kiri wood box, this is a collector-quality piece of vintage Japanese craft with clear artisan provenance.

In a modern home, this kabin is a natural statement piece for Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic interiors. Display it alone on a shelf or console table as a living room accent -- its tall silhouette and earthy tones need no ornamentation. A single dried branch, stem of pampas grass, or spare sprig of seasonal foliage placed through its narrow neck creates a quietly stunning ikebana-inspired arrangement. It also works beautifully on a bedroom side table, a home office bookshelf, or as a centrepiece on a low chabudai table. For collectors of Japanese antique ceramics, it makes a meaningful gift for Japanophiles and anyone drawn to handcrafted Japanese pottery.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Wood-fired stoneware with iron-rich glaze and tenmoku drip; fitted kiri (paulownia) wood storage box
• Use: Ikebana flower vase; tokonoma decorative display
• Modern Use: Living room or bedroom accent vase; dried flower or single-stem display; home office or bookshelf decorative object
• Features: Bottle form with globular body and long tapering neck; squared unglazed rim; dramatic flame-fired surface graduating from dark charcoal to warm ochre and iron-brown; pooled tenmoku-style glaze drip at shoulder; red ceramic seal stamped on foot; presented in fitted kiri wood storage box
• Dimensions: 4" Diameter x 9"H
• Condition: Excellent

A striking piece of Japanese antique pottery that brings the quiet beauty of wabi-sabi and handcrafted Japanese ceramics into any modern living space.

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.