Vintage Japanese Kabin Flower Vase, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-850 (26M-850-1)

Japanese Ikebana Vase | Vintage Bud Vase & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-850-1

A striking long-neck ceramic vase with bold brushstroke decoration -- handcrafted in the wabi-sabi tradition of Japanese ceramic art.

A tokkuri-style long-neck vase is a classic form in Japanese ceramic craft, prized for its elegant silhouette -- a rounded body rising to a slender, elongated neck -- that has graced tokonoma alcoves and tea ceremony settings for centuries. This Late Showa example is finished in a creamy off-white glaze and decorated with spontaneous, ink-like black brushstrokes that cascade freely from rim to shoulder, evoking the expressionist spirit of sumi-e ink painting. The hand-applied decoration is loose and gestural, with each brushstroke varying in width and intensity, giving the piece a lively, one-of-a-kind character consistent with the mingei (folk craft) aesthetic. An impressed maker's seal is visible on the unglazed foot ring, suggesting production by a named studio or regional kiln -- a hallmark of Japanese antique ceramics from this era.

In a modern home, this handcrafted Japanese vase is a natural fit for Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic interiors. Display it on a living room shelf or entry console with a single stem -- a branch of cherry blossom, dried pampas grass, or a sculptural twig -- to let its dramatic form speak for itself. It also works beautifully as a bedroom decor accent on a nightstand or vanity, or as a minimalist decor centerpiece on a dining table. With its bold monochrome palette, it pairs equally well with neutral Scandinavian interiors and earthy, organic spaces. A thoughtful housewarming gift or unique gift for collectors of Japanese antique ceramics.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Glazed ceramic; off-white glaze with hand-applied iron or cobalt black brushstroke decoration
• Use: Decorative vase for ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) or tokonoma display
• Modern Use: Bud vase for a single stem arrangement; living room or entry console accent; minimalist decor centerpiece
• Features: Rounded bulbous body with elongated slender neck; flared lip rim with black glaze accent; gestural brushstroke decoration wrapping the full body; impressed maker's seal on unglazed foot ring
• Dimensions: 5" Diameter x 9"H
• Condition: Excellent

A timeless piece of Japanese antique ceramics -- its bold sumi-e brushwork and graceful silhouette bring quiet drama 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.

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