Vintage Japanese Celadon Glazed Stoneware Kabin (Flower Vase), Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0562-12

Vintage Japanese Celadon Glazed Stoneware Kabin (Flower Vase), Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0562-12

A generously proportioned stoneware vase dressed in a luminous celadon ash glaze -- a wabi-sabi classic from the Late Showa studio pottery tradition.

A kabin is a traditional Japanese flower vase used to display cut flowers or ikebana arrangements, and this example embodies the understated beauty that defines the best of Showa-era studio craft. Wheel-thrown from a reddish-brown stoneware clay, the body rises in a full ovoid form before tapering to a narrow everted rim -- a silhouette that balances visual weight with quiet elegance. The exterior is covered in a pale celadon-toned glaze that pools and shifts across the surface, producing milky white passages alongside soft sage-green tones and subtle iron-brown flushes where the glaze breaks thin near the shoulder. This kind of atmospheric, brushy variation is characteristic of Japanese vintage ceramic craft rooted in the mingei folk-art sensibility, where natural kiln effects are embraced rather than corrected. The faceted, unglazed foot reveals the warm iron-rich clay body beneath, grounded by kiln spur scars that speak to an authentic wood- or gas-fired process. An incised maker mark is visible on the base, and the piece is accompanied by its original inscribed wooden storage box -- a strong indicator of collectible provenance.

At 13 inches tall with a generous shoulder, this vase commands attention as a living room accent or entryway statement piece. Its soft celadon palette pairs effortlessly with Japandi style interiors, neutral linen textiles, and natural wood furniture. Stand a dramatic branch arrangement or a loose bouquet of garden flowers inside to bring the ikebana spirit into a modern home. It also works beautifully as a bedroom decor focal point on a dresser or low shelf, or as a decorative accent in a reading nook or home office. For collectors of Japanese vintage ceramics and Japanophiles alike, this vase -- complete with its wooden box -- makes a distinguished and meaningful housewarming gift.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Stoneware with celadon-toned ash glaze; unglazed reddish-brown clay foot
• Use: Flower display and decorative arrangement; ikebana vessel
• Modern Use: Living room statement vase; entryway decorative accent; bedroom decor focal point
• Features: Full ovoid body with narrow everted rim; pale celadon glaze with milky white pooling and brushy iron-brown variation; faceted unglazed foot with kiln spur scars; incised maker mark on base; accompanied by original inscribed wooden storage box
• Dimensions: 9"Diameter x 13"H
• Condition: Excellent

A striking piece of vintage Japanese ceramic art that brings the timeless wabi-sabi aesthetic into 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.