Vintage Japanese Kake Hanaire Ceramic Hanging Flower Vase, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0797

Vintage Japanese Kake Hanaire Ceramic Hanging Flower Vase, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0797

A handcrafted ceramic kake hanaire -- a Japanese hanging flower vase -- dressed in a richly textured iron-tone glaze, with signed wooden storage box

A hanaire is a traditional Japanese flower vase used in ikebana flower arrangement and the tea ceremony (chado), prized for its ability to hold a single seasonal bloom with quiet elegance. This compact, barrel-form stoneware vessel is covered in a deep reddish-brown glaze with striking amber drip streaks and combed linear surface texture -- the kind of restrained, wabi-sabi beauty that defines the finest vintage Japanese craft. A small metal loop ring is set into the shoulder of the body, indicating its original role as a kake hanaire -- a hanging flower vase suspended in a tokonoma alcove or from a decorative hook. The unglazed flat base reveals warm reddish clay with a faint impressed maker's seal, further evidence of individual studio craftsmanship. The piece retains its original signed wooden storage box (hakogaki), with brushed inscription on the lid referencing the glaze style and vessel type -- a mark of provenance that significantly adds to its collector value as a piece of Japanese vintage ceramic art.

In a modern home, this compact hanaire makes a striking living room accent or bedroom decor object displayed on a shelf, windowsill, or side table -- a single dried stem or small cutting is all it needs to become a quiet focal point. Its earthy, wabi-sabi aesthetic sits beautifully within Japandi style interiors, minimalist decor, or alongside natural wood and stone surfaces. The signed storage box adds authenticity for collectors and makes this an exceptional gift for Japanophiles or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese ceramics with genuine history.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Stoneware ceramic with iron-rich glaze featuring amber drip streaks and combed linear surface decoration; small metal hanging ring; unglazed flat base with impressed seal mark; signed wooden storage box included
• Use: Kake hanaire -- hanging flower vase for ikebana arrangement or tokonoma alcove display; suitable for tea ceremony settings
• Modern Use: Living room or bedroom accent vase for a single stem or dried flower; decorative object on a shelf or console in a Japandi or minimalist interior; unique housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese ceramics
• Features: Cylindrical barrel form with wide open mouth; deep reddish-brown glaze with amber drip streaks; combed linear surface texture; metal loop ring on shoulder for hanging; unglazed base with faint impressed maker's seal; accompanied by signed hakogaki wooden storage box with brushed inscription
• Dimensions: 3 1/2"W x 3 1/2"D x 4 3/4"H
• Condition: Excellent

A rare and collectible piece of vintage Japanese ceramic art -- this kake hanaire brings the timeless wabi-sabi spirit of the tea room into any modern home.

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.